Shelton Landfill - Transfer Station: Solid Waste Management in Shelton, Connecticut

Shelton Landfill - Transfer Station is an operational solid waste management facility located at 866 River Rd in Shelton, Connecticut, within Fairfield County. The facility operates as a landfill and transfer station, serving the local community and region. Its NAICS codes (562211, 562212, 924110) indicate activities in hazardous waste treatment and disposal, solid waste landfill, and air and water resource and waste management. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act landfill gas rules. Connecticut's solid waste management is governed by state regulations that align with federal standards, focusing on landfill gas collection, leachate management, and groundwater monitoring. The transfer station component allows for efficient consolidation and transport of waste to final disposal sites. Environmental significance includes the management of landfill gas to reduce methane emissions and leachate control to protect local water resources. The facility's location near the Housatonic River and residential areas underscores the importance of proper waste containment and community engagement. As part of Connecticut's waste infrastructure, it plays a key role in regional solid waste management.

The facility is situated in Shelton, Connecticut, near the Housatonic River, making groundwater protection and leachate management critical. Landfill gas collection systems are essential to mitigate methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas. Proximity to residential areas requires careful traffic management and odor control to minimize community impact.