Overview
TOMBSTONE REGIONAL LANDFILL is an operational landfill in Tombstone, Arizona, serving Cochise County. It manages solid waste under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D and CAA landfill gas regulations.
TOMBSTONE REGIONAL LANDFILL is an operational landfill located in Tombstone, Arizona, within Cochise County. As a municipal solid waste facility, it serves the local community and surrounding areas, managing waste disposal in a region characterized by arid climate and low population density. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas emissions. In Arizona, landfills must comply with state-specific requirements for liners, leachate management, and groundwater monitoring. The NAICS code 562212 indicates this is a solid waste landfill operation. As a regional landfill, TOMBSTONE REGIONAL LANDFILL plays a key role in waste management for southeastern Arizona. Its location in a rural area reduces community proximity risks, but proper leachate and gas management remain important due to the arid environment and potential groundwater impacts. The facility contributes to local waste diversion and disposal infrastructure.
Environmental context
The landfill operates in an arid region with low annual rainfall, reducing leachate generation but increasing risks of fugitive dust and methane leakage if gas collection systems are not optimized. Groundwater in the area is a critical resource, requiring robust monitoring and liner integrity. Community proximity is low due to rural setting, but traffic from waste hauling may impact local roads.
Frequently asked questions
TOMBSTONE REGIONAL LANDFILL is located at .2 MI E US 80 ON MIDDLEMARCH R, Tombstone, Arizona 85638, in Cochise County, United States.
As a municipal solid waste landfill, TOMBSTONE REGIONAL LANDFILL accepts household, commercial, and non-hazardous industrial waste, subject to local and state regulations.
The landfill operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas emissions, along with Arizona state environmental rules.
Landfill gas management typically includes collection systems and flaring or energy recovery, as required by EPA regulations to control methane emissions and odors.
Landfills in Arizona must manage leachate and groundwater monitoring due to arid conditions, and control methane to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, in compliance with state and federal standards.
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