Public Works

Landfills

The Office of Engineering & Compliance monitors and maintains all closed landfills in compliance with federal and state regulations. Closed County landfills in Alachua County include the Southwest, Northwest, Northeast, Northeast Auxiliary, and Southeast Landfills.

Responsibilities

  • overseeing routine sampling of monitoring wells and stormwater out-falls for contaminants and water quality
  • overseeing remediation of contaminated areas when necessary
  • quarterly sampling of gas probes