A Landfill Leader
BFI owns or operates, or both, more than 100 U. S. landfills. Each meets
or exceeds federal, state and local requirements. Unlike their public-sector
counterparts, private companies like BFI are legally required to have millions
of dollars on hand to address any unforseeable occurrence during their landfills'
period of service, to pay for their future closings when they reach capacity,
and to monitor the closed sites for decades afterward -- all according to
stringent government regulations.
But BFI's environmental commitment goes well beyond regulations. The
company maintains internal testing capabilities to monitor waste being brought
to its facilities, conducts both routine and surprise inspections and ties
employee compensation directly to regulatory compliance.
Neighbors of BFI facilities are especially pleased that the company usually
designates less than half its acreage for disposal; the rest includes generous
natural buffer zones, landscaped public areas and habitats certified by
a federal agency for the protection of native animals and plants.
What's Next For Landfills?
Today there are thousands of landfills in the United States; most remain
public facilities, owned and operated by municipalities or counties. However,
in the face of limited budgets, mounting expenses and increasing regulation,
more and more local governments are turning for advice to private-sector
landfill experts. If you're considering disposal options for your community,
we'd be happy to talk with you. |