The landfill located in Byhalia is a C&D landfill that receives construction and demolition debris, which typically consists of roadwork material, excavated material, demolition waste, construction/renovation waste, and site clearance waste (40 CFR section 258.2). C&D landfills do not receive hazardous waste (40 CFR section 261.3) or industrial solid waste (40 CFR section 258.2), unless those landfills meet certain standards and are permitted to receive such wastes. Building materials containing lead and asbestos are also regulated by EPA.

Other types of C&D materials can include the following:

• Concrete
• Wood (from buildings)
• Asphalt (from roads and roofing shingles)
• Gypsum (the main component of drywall)
• Metals
• Bricks
• Glass
• Plastics
• Salvaged building components (doors, windows, and plumbing fixtures)
• Trees, stumps, earth and rock from clearing sites

MDEQ # and Landfill Info