Overview
SEDONA CSWLF is an operational landfill in Sedona, Arizona, United States. It serves the local community for solid waste disposal under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations.
SEDONA CSWLF is a landfill facility located in Sedona, Yavapai County, Arizona, United States. It is currently operational and manages solid waste for the surrounding area. The facility is classified under NAICS code 562212, which covers solid waste landfills. As a landfill in the United States, SEDONA CSWLF operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA RCRA Subtitle D, which sets standards for municipal solid waste landfills, including liner systems, leachate management, and groundwater monitoring. Additionally, the facility must comply with Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas collection and control, particularly for larger landfills. The facility plays a key role in waste management for the Sedona region, a community known for its tourism and natural environment. Proper landfill operations are essential to minimize environmental impacts such as methane emissions and groundwater contamination, especially given the area's scenic red rock landscapes and proximity to sensitive ecosystems.
Environmental context
Landfills like SEDONA CSWLF face environmental challenges including methane generation from decomposing waste, which contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Leachate management is critical to prevent groundwater contamination, particularly in arid regions like Arizona where water resources are scarce. Proximity to residential areas and tourist destinations in Sedona also necessitates careful traffic and odor management to minimize community impacts.
Frequently asked questions
SEDONA CSWLF is located 9.6 miles south of AZ 179 on U.S. in Sedona, Yavapai County, Arizona, United States.
As a landfill, SEDONA CSWLF accepts municipal solid waste and likely non-hazardous industrial waste, subject to its permit and regulatory requirements under RCRA Subtitle D.
SEDONA CSWLF operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas emissions. State and local regulations in Arizona also apply.
Landfills in the US are required to control methane emissions under the Clean Air Act.
Landfills can generate methane, a potent greenhouse gas, and produce leachate that may contaminate groundwater if not managed. Proper liner systems, gas collection, and monitoring are essential to mitigate these impacts.
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