Overview
TUMAMOC CSWLF is an operational landfill in Tucson, Arizona, serving the Pima County region. It manages solid waste under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D and Clean Air Act landfill gas regulations.
TUMAMOC CSWLF is a landfill facility located directly west of Tumamoc Hill in Tucson, Arizona, United States. It operates under the solid waste management sector, handling municipal solid waste for the Pima County area. The facility is classified under NAICS code 562212 for solid waste landfills. As a landfill in the United States, TUMAMOC CSWLF operates within 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. Typical landfill operations involve waste compaction, daily cover, leachate collection, and gas monitoring to control methane emissions. The facility plays a key role in managing waste from the Tucson metropolitan area, contributing to regional waste diversion and disposal needs. Its location near Tumamoc Hill, an ecological preserve, underscores the importance of environmental safeguards such as leachate management and gas collection to protect local ecosystems and groundwater.
Environmental context
The landfill's proximity to Tumamoc Hill, an ecological preserve with native Sonoran Desert vegetation, necessitates careful management of landfill gas and leachate to prevent methane leakage and groundwater contamination. Tucson's arid climate reduces leachate generation but requires dust control measures. Community proximity and truck traffic are also considerations for local air quality and noise.
Frequently asked questions
TUMAMOC CSWLF is located directly west of Tumamoc Hill in Tucson, Arizona, United States.
As a landfill, TUMAMOC CSWLF accepts municipal solid waste from the Tucson area, including household and commercial refuse.
The facility operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act requirements for landfill gas management.
Landfills in the US are required to collect and control landfill gas, typically through gas extraction wells and flaring or energy recovery systems, to reduce methane emissions.
The landfill's location near Tumamoc Hill requires careful leachate and gas management to protect the local desert ecosystem and groundwater resources.
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