Taylor County Central Landfill - Perry, Florida Solid Waste Management Facility

Taylor County Central Landfill is an operational solid waste management facility located in Perry, Florida, United States. It serves the local community by providing landfill disposal services for municipal solid waste. The facility is situated at the intersection of SR 356 and Landfill Road, within Taylor County. As a landfill operating in the United States, this facility is subject to federal regulations under the US EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills. Additionally, it must comply with Clean Air Act standards for landfill gas emissions. The facility's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is specifically classified as a solid waste landfill. The landfill plays a key role in managing waste from the Perry area and surrounding Taylor County. Its operational status ensures continued service for local waste disposal needs. Proper landfill management includes gas collection and leachate control to mitigate environmental impacts.

The landfill's location in Florida's coastal plain means it operates in an area with high groundwater tables and sensitive ecosystems. Effective leachate management is critical to prevent groundwater contamination. Landfill gas, primarily methane, must be collected and controlled to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and comply with Clean Air Act requirements. Proximity to residential areas in Perry necessitates careful traffic management and odor control.