Overview
SCOTTSBORO BALEFILL SANITARY LANDFILL is an operational landfill in Hollywood, Alabama, serving Jackson County. It manages solid waste under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations.
SCOTTSBORO BALEFILL SANITARY LANDFILL is an operational landfill located at 650 CO RD 412 in Hollywood, Alabama, within Jackson County. This facility serves the local community by providing solid waste disposal services, operating under the regulatory framework of the US EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills. As a landfill, the facility is subject to federal regulations including RCRA Subtitle D and Clean Air Act landfill gas rules. The landfill likely employs standard practices such as waste compaction and daily cover, with potential gas collection systems to manage methane emissions. Its location in a rural area of Alabama suggests it serves a moderate population base. The facility plays a key role in regional waste management, handling waste from Jackson County and surrounding areas. Proper leachate management and groundwater monitoring are essential given the landfill's proximity to local water resources. The site contributes to community sanitation and public health protection.
Environmental context
The landfill is situated in a rural area of northeastern Alabama, near the Tennessee River and several tributaries. Groundwater protection is critical due to the karst topography common in the region, which can increase leachate migration risk. Methane generation from decomposing waste requires gas collection systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and odor impacts on nearby communities. Traffic from waste hauling vehicles may affect local roads and air quality.
Frequently asked questions
The landfill is located at 650 CO RD 412, Hollywood, Alabama 35752, in Jackson County.
As a sanitary landfill, it accepts municipal solid waste from residential, commercial, and industrial sources within the service area.
The landfill operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations for municipal solid waste landfills, as well as Clean Air Act requirements for landfill gas management.
Landfills typically implement leachate collection systems, groundwater monitoring, and gas extraction systems to control methane emissions and protect local water resources.
Landfills in Alabama are regulated by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) under state solid waste rules, consistent with federal RCRA Subtitle D standards.
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