Overview
Walker County Gamble Inert Landfill in Jasper, Alabama, is an operational landfill handling inert solid waste under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations.
Walker County Gamble Inert Landfill is an operational landfill located at 23470 Highway 78 West in Jasper, Alabama, United States. It serves Walker County and surrounding areas, focusing on inert solid waste disposal. As a landfill in the Solid Waste Management sector, it plays a key role in regional waste handling. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA RCRA Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills, and the Clean Air Act landfill gas rules. Inert landfills typically accept construction and demolition debris, which poses lower environmental risks compared to municipal solid waste landfills. The NAICS code 562212 indicates it is classified as a Solid Waste Landfill. Environmental significance includes proper leachate management and groundwater monitoring to protect local water resources. The landfill's location in Walker County, Alabama, places it in a region with a mix of rural and industrial areas, requiring careful community engagement and traffic management. Its operational status ensures ongoing waste management services for the community.
Environmental context
The landfill's environmental context involves managing inert waste, which typically has lower methane generation than municipal waste. However, leachate management and groundwater proximity remain key concerns. The facility must comply with Alabama Department of Environmental Management regulations, including groundwater monitoring and liner requirements. Community proximity and truck traffic are also important factors for local environmental quality.
Frequently asked questions
Walker County Gamble Inert Landfill is located at 23470 Highway 78 West, Jasper, Alabama 35501, United States.
As an inert landfill, it accepts construction and demolition debris and other non-putrescible solid waste that does not decompose or produce methane.
Inert landfills in Alabama must comply with the US EPA RCRA Subtitle D standards and state regulations from the Alabama Department of Environmental Management, including groundwater monitoring and liner requirements.
Inert landfills accept only non-decomposable waste, resulting in lower methane emissions and leachate generation compared to municipal solid waste landfills, which handle organic waste.
The NAICS code is 562212, which corresponds to Solid Waste Landfills.
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