Waste Path Sanitary Landfill LLC - Calvert City, Kentucky Landfill | Solid Waste Management

Waste Path Sanitary Landfill LLC is a municipal solid waste landfill located at 1637 Shar-Cal Road in Calvert City, Marshall County, Kentucky. Operational since 1971, the facility is owned by Waste Path Sanitary Landfill LLC and continues to serve the local community's waste disposal needs. As a landfill, it plays a key role in the solid waste management infrastructure of the region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's RCRA Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills, and the Clean Air Act's landfill gas emission standards. Landfills in Kentucky are also subject to state-level regulations enforced by the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet. Typical operations include waste compaction, daily cover, and leachate management to minimize environmental impact. As an older landfill (opened in 1971), Waste Path Sanitary Landfill LLC may have undergone expansions or upgrades to meet modern environmental standards. Its location in Calvert City, near the Tennessee River, underscores the importance of groundwater monitoring and leachate control. The facility contributes to the region's waste management capacity, serving both residential and commercial generators.

The landfill is situated in Marshall County, Kentucky, an area with a mix of agricultural and industrial activity. Proximity to the Tennessee River and groundwater resources necessitates robust leachate management and groundwater monitoring to prevent contamination. Landfill gas, primarily methane, is a key environmental concern; older landfills may have gas collection systems to reduce emissions and odor. Community proximity and truck traffic are additional factors that influence operational practices and regulatory oversight.