ST LUCIE CO BAILING AND RECYCLING FACILITY-PHASE 2&3A CLOSUR - Landfill in Fort Pierce, Florida

ST LUCIE CO BAILING AND RECYCLING FACILITY-PHASE 2&3A CLOSUR is an operational landfill located at 6120 Glades Cut Off Rd in Fort Pierce, Florida. This facility serves St. Lucie County and is part of the solid waste management infrastructure in the region. As a landfill, it accepts municipal solid waste for disposal and also incorporates bailing and recycling activities. 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 Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas emissions. In Florida, the Department of Environmental Protection oversees state-level compliance. The NAICS code 562212 indicates it is classified as a solid waste landfill. Typical operations include waste compaction, daily cover, and leachate management. This facility plays a key role in managing waste from the surrounding community, reducing the environmental impact through recycling and proper disposal. Its location in St. Lucie County supports local waste diversion goals and helps mitigate methane emissions through gas collection systems, contributing to regional sustainability efforts.

The facility is situated in a region with a high water table and proximity to the Atlantic coastal plain, making leachate management critical to protect groundwater resources. Landfill gas collection systems are essential to reduce methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas. Community proximity and truck traffic are also considerations, as the facility is near residential areas in Fort Pierce.