VEREL LANDFILL - Solid Waste Landfill in Belleview, Florida, United States

VEREL LANDFILL is an operational solid waste landfill located at 8498 SE 110TH STREET ROAD in Belleview, Florida, United States. It operates under NAICS code 562212, which covers solid waste landfills, and serves the Marion County region. As a landfill facility, it plays a key role in the local waste management infrastructure. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas emissions. Florida's solid waste management is governed by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, which enforces state-specific rules for landfill design, operation, and closure. Typical landfill operations include waste placement, compaction, daily cover, and leachate management. VEREL LANDFILL contributes to the waste management needs of Belleview and surrounding communities. Its environmental significance includes the management of landfill gas, which can be captured for energy or flared to reduce methane emissions, and leachate treatment to protect groundwater. The facility's location in Florida, with its high water table and frequent rainfall, necessitates robust environmental controls.

In Florida, solid waste landfills face unique environmental challenges due to the state's high water table, porous soils, and frequent heavy rainfall. These conditions increase the risk of leachate generation and potential groundwater contamination. Landfill gas management is also critical, as methane emissions contribute to climate change. Facilities like VEREL LANDFILL must implement comprehensive leachate collection and treatment systems, as well as gas collection and control measures, to mitigate these risks. Proximity to residential areas in Belleview also requires careful management of traffic, odor, and noise.