SLD Landfill, Inc. - Operational Landfill in Punta Gorda, Florida

SLD Landfill, Inc. is an operational solid waste landfill located at 30199 Zemel Rd in Punta Gorda, Florida, within Charlotte County. The facility handles municipal solid waste and is classified under NAICS codes 562212 (Solid Waste Landfill) and 562219 (Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal). It serves the local community and surrounding areas in southwest Florida. As a landfill in the United States, SLD Landfill operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas emissions. The facility is subject to state-level oversight by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Typical landfill operations involve waste compaction, daily cover, leachate management, and gas collection systems to mitigate environmental impacts. The landfill plays a key role in the region's waste management infrastructure, providing disposal capacity for residential and commercial waste. Its location in a coastal area with a high water table necessitates robust leachate management to protect groundwater resources. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing service to the community, with potential for landfill gas-to-energy projects to reduce methane emissions.

The landfill is situated in a coastal region of Florida with a high water table, making groundwater protection a critical concern. Leachate management systems are essential to prevent contamination of local aquifers. Landfill gas collection and control are important to mitigate methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas. The facility's proximity to residential areas and traffic routes also requires careful management of odor, noise, and truck traffic.