SPSA Regional LF - Landfill in Suffolk, Virginia, United States

SPSA Regional LF is a landfill facility located at 1 Bob Foeller Drive in Suffolk, Virginia, United States. Operated by the Southeastern Public Service Authority (SPSA), it serves the Hampton Roads region and has been in operation since 1985. As a regional landfill, it handles municipal solid waste from multiple communities, playing a key role in the area's waste management infrastructure. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas emissions. Landfills of this scale typically employ liner systems, leachate collection, and gas management to mitigate environmental impacts. The landfill's projected closure in 2097 indicates long-term planning for capacity and post-closure care. SPSA Regional LF is significant for its role in managing waste from southeastern Virginia, supporting public health and environmental sanitation. Its location in Suffolk, near the Great Dismal Swamp and coastal ecosystems, underscores the importance of proper leachate and gas management to protect local water resources and air quality. The facility contributes to regional sustainability by consolidating waste disposal in a regulated environment.

The landfill is situated in Suffolk, Virginia, within the coastal plain region near the Great Dismal Swamp and several rivers. This area has high groundwater tables and sensitive aquatic ecosystems, making leachate management critical to prevent contamination. Landfill gas, primarily methane, must be collected and flared or utilized to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and odor impacts on nearby communities. Traffic from waste haulage also affects local roads and air quality.