Overview
Sumter County Sanitary Landfill is an operational landfill in Sumter County, Alabama, United States, serving the region's solid waste management needs.
Sumter County Sanitary Landfill is an operational landfill located in Sumter County, Alabama, United States. It manages solid waste disposal for the local community, operating under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste and Clean Air Act landfill gas rules. As a landfill facility, it is subject to regulations governing landfill gas collection and methane leakage, leachate management, and groundwater protection. The facility's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is a solid waste landfill, typically handling municipal solid waste. In Alabama, landfills must comply with state and federal environmental standards to minimize environmental impact. The landfill plays a key role in the region's waste management infrastructure, providing essential disposal services. Its operational status ensures ongoing management of waste, with potential for landfill gas recovery and leachate treatment to mitigate environmental risks.
Environmental context
The landfill is located in Sumter County, Alabama, an area with a humid subtropical climate. Key environmental considerations for this facility include landfill gas collection to reduce methane emissions, leachate management to prevent groundwater contamination, and proximity to local communities and traffic routes. Proper operation under EPA regulations helps mitigate these risks.
Frequently asked questions
Sumter County Sanitary Landfill is located in Sumter County, Alabama, United States, at coordinates 32.651719, -88.137130.
As a landfill, Sumter County Sanitary Landfill typically accepts municipal solid waste, as indicated by its NAICS code 562212.
The landfill operates under US EPA regulations, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste and Clean Air Act landfill gas rules, as well as state-level environmental standards in Alabama.
Landfills like Sumter County manage environmental risks through landfill gas collection systems to reduce methane emissions, leachate management to protect groundwater, and compliance with EPA regulations.
Sumter County Sanitary Landfill is currently operational, providing ongoing solid waste disposal services to the region.
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