Risk: Medium Landfill Operational

REPAIR UNSATISFACTORY ROADS, JENNINGS & UTE ROADS (W9127818D) Landfill - Avon Park, Florida

AVON PARK, Florida, United States

Overview

REPAIR UNSATISFACTORY ROADS, JENNINGS & UTE ROADS (W9127818D) is an operational landfill in Avon Park, Florida, United States. It serves the local solid waste management needs under federal and state regulations.

REPAIR UNSATISFACTORY ROADS, JENNINGS & UTE ROADS (W9127818D) is an operational landfill located at 29 South Blvd, Avon Park, Polk County, Florida, United States. As a landfill facility, it plays a key role in the region's solid waste management infrastructure, handling municipal solid waste disposal for the surrounding community. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act landfill gas rules. Florida's Department of Environmental Protection enforces state-specific requirements for landfill design, operation, and closure. The landfill likely employs standard practices such as waste compaction, daily cover, and leachate management to minimize environmental impact. This landfill serves the Avon Park area and contributes to the broader waste management system in Polk County. Proper landfill management is critical for protecting local groundwater and air quality. The facility's location in a residential area underscores the importance of community engagement and adherence to operational standards.

Environmental context

The landfill is situated in Avon Park, Florida, a region with a high water table and proximity to the Everglades ecosystem. Effective leachate management is essential to prevent groundwater contamination. Landfill gas, primarily methane, must be collected and controlled to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and odor impacts on nearby communities. Traffic from waste hauling vehicles also requires careful routing to minimize local disruption.

Frequently asked questions

The landfill is located at 29 South Blvd, Avon Park, Polk County, Florida, United States.

As a municipal solid waste landfill, it typically accepts household waste, commercial waste, and non-hazardous industrial waste, subject to local regulations.

The landfill operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act landfill gas rules, as well as Florida state environmental regulations.

Standard practices include leachate collection and treatment systems, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas control to mitigate methane emissions and odors.

The facility is currently operational, actively serving the solid waste disposal needs of Avon Park and surrounding areas.

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