Overview
Slocomb Landfill is an operational solid waste facility in Geneva County, Alabama, United States. It manages municipal solid waste under state and federal regulations.
Slocomb Landfill is an operational solid waste management facility located in Geneva County, Alabama, United States. The facility operates as a landfill, serving the local community and surrounding areas for the disposal of municipal solid waste. Its location in the southeastern United States places it within a region with specific environmental considerations, including high rainfall and proximity to groundwater resources. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), specifically RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills, and the Clean Air Act (CAA) for landfill gas emissions. As a landfill in Alabama, it is subject to state-level regulations enforced by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM). Typical landfill operations involve waste compaction, daily cover, and systems for leachate collection and gas management to mitigate environmental impacts. Slocomb Landfill plays a key role in the region's waste management infrastructure, providing essential disposal capacity for Geneva County and nearby communities. Its operational status indicates ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements. The facility's environmental significance lies in its potential for methane generation and leachate management, which are critical factors for groundwater protection and air quality in the area.
Environmental context
The Slocomb Landfill is situated in a region with a humid subtropical climate, characterized by high annual rainfall, which increases the potential for leachate generation. Proper leachate management is essential to protect local groundwater resources, as the area's sandy soils and shallow aquifers are vulnerable to contamination. Additionally, the landfill generates methane through anaerobic decomposition, requiring gas collection systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate odor impacts on nearby communities.
Frequently asked questions
Slocomb Landfill is located in Geneva County, Alabama, United States, near the city of Slocomb.
As a municipal solid waste landfill, Slocomb Landfill accepts household waste, commercial waste, and non-hazardous industrial waste.
Landfill gas, primarily methane, is typically managed through collection systems that capture gas for flaring or energy recovery, in compliance with EPA regulations under the Clean Air Act.
Slocomb Landfill operates under the US EPA's RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and the Clean Air Act for gas emissions, enforced by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management.
Landfills in Alabama must manage leachate to protect groundwater and control methane emissions to reduce greenhouse gases, with regulations addressing liner systems, monitoring, and gas collection.
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