Thomasville Sanitary Landfill - Operational Landfill in Clarke County, Alabama

Thomasville Sanitary Landfill is an operational solid waste facility located in Clarke County, Alabama, United States. As a landfill, it serves the local community by providing disposal capacity for municipal solid waste. The facility is situated in a rural area of southwestern Alabama, near the city of Thomasville. The landfill operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act requirements for landfill gas management. Alabama's solid waste regulations align with federal standards, ensuring proper liner systems, leachate collection, and groundwater monitoring. The facility's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is a solid waste landfill. Environmental management at the landfill focuses on controlling landfill gas and leachate to protect local air and water quality. The facility's location in Clarke County, with its proximity to the Tombigbee River and underlying aquifers, necessitates careful groundwater monitoring. Proper operation ensures minimal impact on the surrounding rural environment and communities.

The landfill is located in Clarke County, Alabama, an area with a humid subtropical climate and significant annual rainfall. This climate increases the potential for leachate generation, requiring robust leachate collection and treatment systems to protect groundwater resources. The facility's proximity to the Tombigbee River and local aquifers underscores the importance of groundwater monitoring. Additionally, landfill gas management is critical to mitigate methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas, and to comply with Clean Air Act regulations.