Overview
SALEM LANDFILL is an operational solid waste landfill in Opelika, Alabama, United States. It serves the local community under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations.
SALEM LANDFILL is an operational solid waste landfill located at 4210 Lee Road 183, Opelika, Alabama, United States. It operates under the US EPA RCRA Subtitle D framework for municipal solid waste landfills, serving Lee County and the surrounding region. As a landfill facility, SALEM LANDFILL manages waste disposal through engineered containment systems, including liners and leachate collection. The facility is subject to US EPA regulations for landfill gas management and groundwater monitoring, ensuring compliance with environmental standards. The landfill plays a key role in the local solid waste management infrastructure, providing disposal capacity for the Opelika area. Its operations are integrated with broader waste management practices in Alabama, where landfills are the primary disposal method for municipal solid waste.
Environmental context
Landfills like SALEM LANDFILL manage methane emissions through gas collection systems, reducing greenhouse gas impact. Leachate management is critical to protect groundwater quality, especially in areas with shallow water tables. Proximity to residential areas requires careful traffic and odor management to minimize community impacts.
Frequently asked questions
SALEM LANDFILL is located at 4210 Lee Road 183, Opelika, Alabama 36804, United States.
As a landfill, SALEM LANDFILL accepts municipal solid waste and non-hazardous industrial waste, subject to US EPA regulations.
The operator of SALEM LANDFILL is not publicly listed, but the facility is regulated by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management.
SALEM LANDFILL operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills, including requirements for liners, leachate collection, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas management.
Landfills like SALEM LANDFILL use engineered systems such as liners and leachate collection to protect groundwater, and gas collection systems to reduce methane emissions.
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