Sumter County Solid Waste Facility - Landfill in Lake Panasoffkee, Florida

Sumter County Solid Waste Facility is a landfill located at 835 Co Rd 529 E, Lake Panasoffkee, Florida, in the United States. It is an operational facility that handles solid waste for Sumter County, contributing to regional waste management infrastructure. As a landfill, it plays a key role in the disposal of municipal solid waste in the area. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), specifically RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act (CAA) rules for landfill gas emissions. In Florida, landfills must comply with state regulations that align with federal standards, including groundwater monitoring and leachate management. The facility's NAICS codes (562211, 562212, 562213, 562219, 562920, 924110) indicate involvement in hazardous waste treatment, disposal, and remediation services, as well as solid waste landfill operations. As a landfill, the facility's environmental significance includes managing landfill gas, which contains methane, a potent greenhouse gas. Proper gas collection systems help reduce emissions. Leachate management is also critical to protect groundwater. The facility's location in Lake Panasoffkee, a rural area in central Florida, means it serves a community with proximity to natural water bodies, necessitating careful environmental oversight.

The facility is located in Lake Panasoffkee, Florida, an area with a high water table and proximity to lakes and wetlands. This setting requires robust leachate management to prevent groundwater contamination. Landfill gas generation, primarily methane, must be collected and controlled to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and odor issues. Community proximity and truck traffic are additional environmental considerations typical for landfills in rural residential areas.