Overview
ROANOKE SANITARY LANDFILL is an operational landfill in Randolph County, Alabama, United States. It manages solid waste under federal and state regulations.
ROANOKE SANITARY LANDFILL is a landfill facility located in Randolph County, Alabama, United States. It serves the local community by providing solid waste disposal services and is classified under NAICS code 562212 for solid waste landfills. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act requirements for landfill gas management. As a landfill in Alabama, it must comply with state environmental agency permits covering leachate management, groundwater monitoring, and methane gas control. Landfills like ROANOKE SANITARY LANDFILL play a critical role in regional waste management infrastructure. Proper operation minimizes environmental impacts such as methane emissions and groundwater contamination, while providing essential disposal capacity for the surrounding area.
Environmental context
Landfills in Alabama face environmental challenges related to leachate management and groundwater protection due to the region's geology and climate. Methane generation from decomposing waste requires effective gas collection systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Proximity to communities and traffic from waste hauling are additional considerations for operational planning.
Frequently asked questions
ROANOKE SANITARY LANDFILL is located in Randolph County, Alabama, United States, at coordinates 33.303653, -85.443099.
As a sanitary landfill, ROANOKE SANITARY LANDFILL accepts municipal solid waste from residential, commercial, and industrial sources in the region.
The landfill operates under US EPA regulations including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act standards for landfill gas emissions, as well as Alabama state environmental permits.
Landfills in the US are required to collect and control methane gas to reduce emissions.
Landfills in Alabama must manage leachate to protect groundwater and control methane to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Proper operation minimizes these impacts.
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