Landfill Lee County's integrated approach to waste management includes a landfill. Lee County utilizes a landfill because there is Solid Waste that is, non-hazardous, and is neither recyclable nor combustible. The Lee County landfill known as the Gulf Coast Landfill, is permitted, and contracted, to provide disposal capacity up to an elevation of 100 ft. and is estimated to reach its permitted capacity in the third quarter of 2002. Lee County in joint partnership with Hendry County, built a new landfill located in Hendry County. This means we can extend the life of the Landfill to 50 or more years, depending on the amount of waste that is being disposed.
Great attention is given to landscaping, gas and water pollution control.
Operational procedures require covering refuse which reduces the possibility of fire, odor, gas migration, and other nuisances. No burning is allowed on-site. Overall, Lee County anticipates that this Landfill will continue to be an asset to the community for many years. Operational and management staff are state-certified and are committed to a positive relationship with area residents. A liquid waste material called leachate is generated within the Landfill.