Overview
Speigner Sanitary Landfill is an operational landfill in Speigner, Alabama, United States. It serves the Elmore County area under NAICS code 562212 for solid waste disposal.
Speigner Sanitary Landfill is an operational solid waste management facility located in Speigner, Elmore County, Alabama, United States. As a landfill, it provides essential waste disposal services for the local community and surrounding region. The facility is classified under NAICS code 562212, which covers solid waste landfills. The landfill operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), specifically RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas emissions. In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) oversees state-level compliance. Typical landfill operations include waste compaction, daily cover, leachate management, and gas collection systems to mitigate environmental impacts. Speigner Sanitary Landfill plays a key role in managing solid waste for Elmore County and nearby areas. Its operational status ensures continued service for waste disposal needs. The facility's location in central Alabama places it within a region with moderate population density, where proper waste management is critical for public health and environmental protection.
Environmental context
Landfills like Speigner Sanitary Landfill must manage landfill gas, primarily methane, which is a potent greenhouse gas. Gas collection systems are typically installed to capture methane for energy recovery or flaring. Leachate, the liquid that percolates through waste, requires careful management to prevent groundwater contamination. Proximity to groundwater and surface water bodies in the area necessitates robust liner and monitoring systems. Community proximity also raises concerns about odor, traffic, and potential health impacts, requiring adherence to setback regulations and operational best practices.
Frequently asked questions
Speigner Sanitary Landfill is located in Speigner, Elmore County, Alabama, United States, at coordinates 32.589861, -86.144120.
As a solid waste landfill, Speigner Sanitary Landfill accepts municipal solid waste (MSW) and non-hazardous waste, subject to permits and regulations under RCRA Subtitle D.
The landfill is regulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under RCRA Subtitle D and the Clean Air Act, as well as the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM).
U.S. landfills typically employ liner systems, leachate collection and treatment, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas collection systems to control methane emissions and comply with EPA regulations.
The EU Landfill Directive (1999/31/EC) sets strict targets for reducing biodegradable waste in landfills and requires pretreatment of waste, while US regulations under RCRA Subtitle D focus on design, operation, and monitoring standards to protect human health and the environment.
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