US STEEL MINING (CONCORD) LANDFILL - Operational Landfill in Hueytown, Alabama

US STEEL MINING (CONCORD) LANDFILL is an operational landfill located at 1500 Concord Mine Road in Hueytown, Alabama, within Jefferson County. The facility is classified under NAICS codes 212111 (Bituminous Coal and Lignite Surface Mining) and 562212 (Solid Waste Landfill), indicating it handles both mining-related waste and general solid waste. As a landfill in the United States, it operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste and Clean Air Act landfill gas rules. The facility's location in a mining area suggests it may receive significant volumes of non-hazardous industrial waste, with typical landfill operations including waste compaction, daily cover, and leachate management. In Alabama, landfills are permitted by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) and must comply with groundwater monitoring and landfill gas collection requirements. The scale of the landfill is likely medium to large given its association with US Steel mining activities. Environmental considerations for this landfill include potential methane generation from decomposing waste, requiring gas collection systems to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. Proximity to groundwater sources in the region necessitates robust leachate management to prevent contamination. The facility's role in managing industrial waste supports local mining operations and contributes to regional waste disposal infrastructure.

The landfill is situated in Hueytown, Alabama, an area with a history of mining and industrial activity. Key environmental concerns for landfills in this region include methane leakage from waste decomposition, which contributes to greenhouse gas emissions, and leachate management to protect groundwater quality. The proximity to residential communities also raises considerations about traffic, odor, and air quality. Regulatory oversight by ADEM and US EPA ensures compliance with landfill gas collection and groundwater monitoring requirements.