Overview
White County LF is an operational landfill in Sparta, Tennessee, serving White County since 1977. It manages municipal solid waste under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations.
White County LF is a municipal solid waste landfill located at 6010 Gum Springs Mountain Road in Sparta, Tennessee. Operated by White County, TN, the facility has been in operation since 1977 and is currently open. It serves the local community by providing waste disposal services for the region. As a Subtitle D landfill, White County LF operates under the US EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulations for municipal solid waste. The facility is subject to landfill gas management rules under the Clean Air Act, which require gas collection and control systems for larger landfills. Leachate management is also a key operational aspect, with systems in place to prevent groundwater contamination. The landfill plays a critical role in White County's waste management infrastructure, handling waste from residential and commercial sources. Its long operational history indicates established waste management practices in the area. The facility's location in a mountainous region requires careful environmental monitoring to protect local water resources and air quality.
Environmental context
The landfill is situated in the Cumberland Plateau region of Tennessee, characterized by karst topography and sensitive groundwater systems. Leachate management is critical to prevent contamination of local aquifers and streams. Landfill gas, primarily methane, must be collected and controlled to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and odor impacts. Proximity to residential areas in Sparta requires careful traffic management and odor control to minimize community impacts.
Frequently asked questions
White County LF is located at 6010 Gum Springs Mountain Road, Sparta, Tennessee 38583, United States.
White County LF is a municipal solid waste landfill that accepts household and commercial waste from White County and surrounding areas.
White County LF began operations in 1977 and has been serving the community for over four decades.
White County LF operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations for municipal solid waste landfills, as well as Clean Air Act requirements for landfill gas management.
The landfill employs leachate collection systems to protect groundwater and implements gas control measures to reduce methane emissions, in compliance with federal and state regulations.
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