Stony Hollow Landfill Inc. - Dayton, Ohio Landfill | WM Solid Waste Management

Stony Hollow Landfill Inc. is a municipal solid waste landfill located at 2460 S Gettysburg Avenue in Dayton, Ohio. Operated by WM, one of the largest waste management companies in the United States, the facility has been in operation since 1996 and is expected to remain open until 2051. As a landfill in the Solid Waste Management sector, it plays a key role in waste disposal for the Dayton metropolitan area and surrounding Montgomery County. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's RCRA Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills, and the Clean Air Act's landfill gas rules. These regulations require proper liner systems, leachate management, and gas collection to minimize environmental impact. The landfill's long operational timeline suggests it is a significant regional disposal site, likely handling substantial tonnage per year. Stony Hollow Landfill contributes to the region's waste management infrastructure by providing a disposal option for residential and commercial waste. Its location in an urbanized area necessitates careful management of community proximity, traffic, and environmental controls. The facility's operation by WM indicates adherence to industry standards for landfill gas capture and leachate treatment, reducing methane emissions and protecting groundwater.

The landfill is situated in Dayton, Ohio, within the Great Lakes region, where groundwater protection is critical due to the area's glacial till and shallow aquifers. Landfill gas management is essential to mitigate methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas. Proximity to residential areas requires careful traffic and odor control. Leachate management systems must prevent contamination of local waterways, including the Great Miami River watershed.