Farley Recycling Center, Inc. Stormwater Outfall, Jasper, Alabama

Farley Recycling Center, Inc. is an operational stormwater outfall located at 507 West 20th Street in Jasper, Walker County, Alabama, United States. The facility manages stormwater runoff from an industrial recycling center, classified under NAICS code 423930 for Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers. As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff into local waterways, subject to federal and state stormwater regulations. The facility operates under the US EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) framework, which governs stormwater discharges from industrial activities. In Alabama, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) administers the NPDES program, requiring facilities like Farley Recycling Center to obtain permit coverage and implement Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs). The outfall likely serves a catchment area encompassing the recycling center's impervious surfaces, including storage areas and vehicle maneuvering zones. As part of the stormwater management infrastructure in Jasper, this outfall plays a role in controlling runoff quality and quantity from industrial operations. Proper management reduces the risk of pollutants such as sediment, metals, and hydrocarbons entering receiving waters. The facility's compliance with NPDES permit conditions is essential for protecting local water quality in Walker County's streams and rivers.

The outfall discharges into a watershed within the Black Warrior River basin, which supports diverse aquatic habitats and is used for recreation and water supply. Industrial stormwater runoff from recycling centers can contain pollutants like heavy metals, oils, and suspended solids. Effective treatment through best management practices (BMPs) is critical to prevent degradation of receiving waters, particularly during storm events when runoff volumes increase.