SAMSON LANDFILL - Operational Landfill in Samson, Alabama, USA

SAMSON LANDFILL is an operational solid waste landfill located at 104 Main St, Samson, Alabama, in Geneva County, United States. It serves the local community and surrounding areas with waste disposal services. The facility is classified under NAICS code 562212 for Solid Waste Landfills. As a landfill in the United States, SAMSON LANDFILL operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act rules for landfill gas emissions. Typical landfill operations involve waste compaction, daily cover, and systems for leachate collection and gas management to mitigate environmental impacts. The facility plays a key role in the solid waste management infrastructure of Geneva County, providing a disposal option for residential and commercial waste. Its location in a rural area of Alabama influences factors such as transportation distances and community proximity, which are important considerations for landfill operations.

Landfills like SAMSON LANDFILL must manage landfill gas, primarily methane, which is a potent greenhouse gas. Leachate, the liquid that percolates through waste, requires careful collection and treatment to prevent groundwater contamination. Proximity to the community and traffic from waste hauling are additional environmental and social considerations. Regulatory compliance under RCRA Subtitle D and state regulations helps ensure proper design and operation to minimize these impacts.