US 27 South Sanitary Landfill - Tallahassee, Florida Solid Waste Management Facility

US 27 South Sanitary Landfill is an operational solid waste management facility located in Tallahassee, Florida, United States. Situated at 7550 Apalachee Parkway, the landfill serves the Leon County area and operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency's RCRA Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills. The facility is classified under NAICS code 562212 for solid waste landfills. As a landfill, the facility is designed for the disposal of municipal solid waste, with typical operations including waste compaction, daily cover, and leachate management. The landfill likely employs liner systems and groundwater monitoring to comply with environmental standards. In Florida, landfills must also adhere to state-specific regulations regarding landfill gas management and groundwater protection. The facility plays a key role in the region's waste management infrastructure, providing disposal services for the Tallahassee community. Its operational status ensures continued service for local waste needs, while environmental safeguards help mitigate impacts such as methane emissions and leachate migration. The landfill's location near major highways facilitates waste transport from surrounding areas.

The landfill is situated in Leon County, Florida, an area with a high water table and proximity to the Apalachicola National Forest. These conditions necessitate robust leachate management systems to prevent groundwater contamination. Methane generation from decomposing waste is a key environmental concern, requiring gas collection or flaring systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Community proximity and traffic from waste hauling are additional factors influencing the facility's environmental footprint.