Santa Rosa Central Landfill - Bagdad, Florida Solid Waste Management Facility

Santa Rosa Central Landfill is a landfill facility located at 6337 Delisa Rd., Bagdad, Florida, United States. It operates under the jurisdiction of Santa Rosa County and serves the region's solid waste management needs. As a landfill, it is a key component of the local waste disposal infrastructure. The facility operates under the US EPA RCRA Subtitle D framework for municipal solid waste landfills, which governs design, operation, and closure standards. It also complies with Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas management. The NAICS codes 562212 (Solid Waste Landfill) and 562219 (Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal) indicate its primary activities. Santa Rosa Central Landfill plays a vital role in managing the community's waste stream. Its location in Florida, a state with high groundwater tables and sensitive ecosystems, necessitates robust leachate management and gas collection systems to mitigate environmental impacts. The facility contributes to local waste diversion and disposal capacity.

The landfill is situated in Santa Rosa County, Florida, an area with a high water table and proximity to the Gulf of Mexico. Effective leachate management is critical to prevent groundwater contamination. Landfill gas collection systems are essential to reduce methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas. Community proximity and truck traffic are also key environmental considerations for this facility.