Santa Rosa Trash Landfill (Class III) - Bagdad, Florida | Solid Waste Management

Santa Rosa Trash Landfill (Class III) is a landfill facility located in Bagdad, Santa Rosa County, Florida, United States. It is classified as a Class III landfill, which typically accepts construction and demolition debris, yard waste, and other non-hazardous solid waste. The facility is operational and serves the local community's waste management needs. The landfill operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Class III landfills in Florida are subject to specific design and operational standards, including liner requirements, groundwater monitoring, and closure plans. The facility's NAICS code 562212 corresponds to Solid Waste Landfills, indicating its role in the waste disposal sector. As a Class III landfill, the facility plays a key role in managing non-hazardous solid waste in Santa Rosa County. Proper landfill management is critical for minimizing environmental impacts such as leachate generation and methane emissions. The facility's location in a rural area near Bagdad helps serve the surrounding communities while adhering to regulatory standards for waste containment and monitoring.

The landfill is situated in Santa Rosa County, Florida, an area with a humid subtropical climate and high annual rainfall. This climate increases the potential for leachate generation, requiring robust leachate management systems to protect groundwater. The facility's proximity to the Blackwater River and other water bodies underscores the importance of groundwater monitoring and liner integrity. Methane generation from decomposing waste is a concern, and the landfill may be required to manage gas emissions in accordance with EPA's New Source Performance Standards for landfills.