Overview
SANDERS CSWLF is an operational landfill in Sanders, Arizona, United States. It serves the local community under the NAICS code 562212 for Solid Waste Landfill facilities.
SANDERS CSWLF is an operational landfill located in Sanders, Apache County, Arizona, United States. The facility manages solid waste disposal for the surrounding area, operating under the NAICS code 562212 which classifies it as a Solid Waste Landfill. Its location near Interstate 40 provides regional accessibility. As a landfill in the United States, SANDERS CSWLF operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas emissions. The facility is subject to state-level oversight by Arizona's environmental agency, ensuring compliance with leachate management and groundwater monitoring requirements. The landfill plays a key role in local waste management infrastructure, serving Sanders and nearby communities. Its operational status indicates ongoing service, contributing to the region's solid waste disposal capacity. The facility's environmental management includes typical landfill practices such as waste compaction, daily cover, and gas collection systems to mitigate methane emissions.
Environmental context
The landfill is situated in a semi-arid region of northeastern Arizona, where low precipitation reduces leachate generation but groundwater protection remains critical due to the area's reliance on aquifers. Proximity to Interstate 40 and local communities requires careful management of traffic, odor, and dust. Landfill gas collection systems are essential to control methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas, and to comply with EPA regulations.
Frequently asked questions
SANDERS CSWLF is located south of Interstate 40 on Arizona State Route 61, 0.2 miles to the dirt road, in Sanders, Apache County, Arizona, United States.
As a landfill classified under NAICS 562212, SANDERS CSWLF accepts municipal solid waste and non-hazardous solid waste from residential, commercial, and industrial sources in the region.
The facility operates under US EPA regulations including RCRA Subtitle D for landfill design and operation, and Clean Air Act standards for landfill gas emissions. State-level permits from Arizona's environmental agency also govern leachate management and groundwater monitoring.
Landfills in the United States are required to collect and control landfill gas, which is primarily methane and carbon dioxide. SANDERS CSWLF likely employs a gas collection system to reduce emissions and may use the gas for energy generation or flaring, in compliance with EPA regulations.
Landfills can impact the environment through methane emissions, leachate generation, and local traffic. Proper management includes gas collection, liner systems, and groundwater monitoring to minimize risks. In arid regions like Arizona, leachate production is lower, but groundwater protection remains a priority.
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