TOYTOWN SLF Landfill - St. Petersburg, Florida Solid Waste Management Facility

TOYTOWN SLF is a landfill facility located at 10550 16th Street North in St. Petersburg, Florida, within Pinellas County. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 562212 (Solid Waste Landfill), indicating its role in municipal solid waste disposal for the surrounding community. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D standards for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act requirements for landfill gas management. As a landfill in Florida, it must comply with state-specific environmental regulations regarding leachate control, groundwater monitoring, and methane gas collection to mitigate environmental impacts. TOYTOWN SLF provides essential waste disposal services for the St. Petersburg metropolitan area. Its location in a coastal region necessitates careful management of leachate and groundwater to protect local water resources. The facility's operational status underscores its ongoing role in the region's solid waste management infrastructure.

Landfills in coastal Florida face unique environmental challenges, including high water tables and proximity to sensitive aquatic ecosystems. Effective leachate management and groundwater monitoring are critical to prevent contamination of local waterways. Methane gas collection systems are typically required to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and comply with Clean Air Act regulations. The facility's location in a densely populated area also necessitates careful management of traffic and odor to minimize community impact.