Overview
Underwood (Lauderdale County) Landfill & TS is an operational solid waste facility in Underwood, Alabama, serving Lauderdale County. It manages municipal solid waste under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations.
Underwood (Lauderdale County) Landfill & TS is a landfill facility located on Cloverdale Road in Underwood, Alabama, within Lauderdale County. The facility is operational and serves the region's solid waste management needs, handling municipal solid waste generated by local communities and businesses. As a landfill in the United States, this facility 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. The NAICS code 562212 indicates it is classified as a solid waste landfill. Typical operations include waste disposal, compaction, and cover application, with systems for leachate collection and gas monitoring to mitigate environmental impacts. The facility plays a key role in managing solid waste for Lauderdale County and the surrounding area. Its location in a rural setting near Underwood requires careful management of groundwater proximity and community traffic. Proper landfill gas collection and leachate control are essential to minimize methane emissions and protect local water resources.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural area of northwestern Alabama, where groundwater resources are important for local water supply. Landfill operations must manage leachate to prevent groundwater contamination, especially given the region's hydrogeology. Methane generation from decomposing waste requires gas collection systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and odor impacts on nearby communities. Traffic from waste hauling vehicles also affects local roads and air quality.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located on Cloverdale Road in Underwood, Alabama, within Lauderdale County, United States.
As a municipal solid waste landfill, it accepts household, commercial, and non-hazardous industrial waste generated in Lauderdale County and surrounding areas.
The landfill operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D standards for municipal solid waste landfills, including requirements for liners, leachate collection, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas management under the Clean Air Act.
Landfills in the US must implement systems for leachate collection and treatment, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas collection to reduce methane emissions and protect local water resources.
The NAICS code is 562212, which corresponds to Solid Waste Landfills in the United States.
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