Overview
Uintah County/Vernal City LF is an operational landfill in Vernal, Utah, serving the local community since 1950. It is jointly owned by Uintah County and Vernal City.
Uintah County/Vernal City LF is a landfill facility located at 2801 E 500 N at Brush Creek Road, approximately 3 miles east of Vernal, Utah. Operational since 1950, the facility is jointly owned by Uintah County and Vernal City and serves the solid waste management needs of the region. The landfill is currently open and managed by Uintah County. As a municipal solid waste landfill, the facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D standards for landfill design and operation, as well as Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas management. Landfills in Utah are also subject to state-level environmental oversight, ensuring compliance with leachate control and groundwater monitoring requirements. The facility plays a key role in managing waste for the Vernal area and surrounding Uintah County. Its long operational history since 1950 indicates its importance to local waste infrastructure. Proper landfill gas collection and leachate management are critical environmental considerations for this site, given its proximity to Brush Creek and the surrounding semi-arid environment.
Environmental context
The landfill is located in a semi-arid region of northeastern Utah, near Brush Creek. Key environmental considerations include landfill gas generation (methane) and leachate management to protect local groundwater and surface water. The facility's proximity to Brush Creek necessitates careful monitoring to prevent contamination. Community proximity and truck traffic are also relevant factors, as the site is near Vernal.
Frequently asked questions
The landfill is located at 2801 E 500 N at Brush Creek Road, approximately 3 miles east of Vernal, Utah, USA.
The facility is currently operational and open, with operations dating back to 1950.
The landfill is jointly owned by Uintah County and Vernal City, and operated by Uintah County.
As a US municipal solid waste landfill, it must comply with EPA RCRA Subtitle D standards for design and operation, and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas management.
Key concerns include methane emissions from decomposing waste, leachate management to protect groundwater, and impacts on local air quality and traffic.
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