Waste Management Inc. of Florida Landfill - Apopka, Florida Solid Waste Management

Waste Management Inc. of Florida is a landfill facility located at 255 W Keene Rd, Apopka, Florida 32703-7923, in Orange County. As a major solid waste management facility in the region, it plays a key role in municipal solid waste disposal for the surrounding communities. The landfill is operational and is part of Waste Management's network of disposal sites across the United States. The 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. As a landfill in Florida, it must comply with state-specific environmental regulations regarding leachate control, groundwater monitoring, and methane gas collection. The NAICS codes 562212 (Solid Waste Landfill) and 562219 (Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal) classify its operations. The landfill serves the Apopka and greater Orlando area, providing essential waste disposal services to a growing urban population. Its environmental significance lies in managing waste while mitigating impacts through gas collection systems and leachate management, typical for modern landfills in the United States. The facility contributes to local waste management infrastructure and supports community sanitation needs.

Landfills in Florida face environmental challenges due to high groundwater tables and proximity to sensitive ecosystems. Methane generation from decomposing waste requires active gas collection systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Leachate management is critical to prevent groundwater contamination, especially in areas with porous soils. The facility's location in Orange County, a rapidly urbanizing region, also involves managing community proximity and traffic impacts.