Southeast Alabama Regional C & D Landfill - Newton, Alabama Construction and Demolition Debris Landfill

The Southeast Alabama Regional C & D Landfill is located at 1468 Lee Boy Road in Newton, Houston County, Alabama, United States. This operational landfill specializes in the disposal of construction and demolition debris, serving the surrounding communities and industries. As a regional facility, it plays a key role in managing solid waste in southeastern Alabama. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, specifically RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills, which sets standards for location, operation, design, groundwater monitoring, and closure. The landfill's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is classified as a solid waste landfill. In Alabama, landfills are also subject to state regulations enforced by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM). The landfill's environmental significance lies in its management of construction and demolition debris, which helps reduce illegal dumping and promotes proper waste disposal. Its location in a rural area of Houston County minimizes community proximity concerns, though standard landfill operations require careful leachate management and methane monitoring to protect local groundwater and air quality.

The landfill is situated in a rural area of southeastern Alabama, where the primary environmental concerns include groundwater protection due to the region's sandy soils and high water table. Proper leachate management is critical to prevent contamination of local aquifers. Additionally, landfill gas, primarily methane, must be collected and controlled to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and odor impacts. The facility's proximity to agricultural lands and sparse residential areas reduces community traffic and nuisance issues, but ongoing monitoring is essential.