Waste Management - Jacksonville Hauling: Landfill in Jacksonville, Florida

Waste Management - Jacksonville Hauling is a landfill facility located at 6501 Greenland Rd in Jacksonville, Florida, within Duval County. The facility is operational and plays a key role in the region's solid waste management infrastructure, handling municipal and commercial waste streams. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act landfill gas rules. As a landfill, it is subject to requirements for gas collection and control, leachate management, and groundwater monitoring to minimize environmental impacts. The facility's NAICS codes (562211, 562212, 562213, 562219, 562920) indicate involvement in hazardous waste treatment, solid waste collection, and materials recovery, suggesting a multi-faceted operation. As part of Waste Management, one of the largest waste services companies in North America, this facility contributes to the circular economy by managing waste disposal and potentially recovering landfill gas for energy. Its location in Jacksonville, a major port city, underscores its importance in managing waste from a densely populated urban area while adhering to stringent environmental regulations.

Landfills in Florida face unique environmental challenges due to the state's high water table and porous limestone geology, which can increase the risk of groundwater contamination from leachate. Effective leachate collection and treatment systems are critical to protect the Floridan Aquifer, a primary drinking water source. Additionally, landfill gas management is important to reduce methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas, and to mitigate odor and safety concerns for nearby communities.