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For over 50 years the Orange County Landfill at 5901 Young Pine Road has been the principal site for disposal and is permitted for another 100 years. Private homes, businesses, and industry all generate waste that is delivered to the landfill every day and compacted into layers. At the end of each day, the waste is covered to reduce odors and discourage birds and rodents from getting into the waste. Orange County follows a comprehensive set of guidelines and regulations for the final cover of waste areas.

Gases are generated as waste begins to break down or decompose. A majority of the gases are methane and carbon dioxide, which are odorless and colorless. Landfill gas also contains nitrogen, ammonia, sulfur compounds, and other gases that may create odors. Methane gas from the Orange County Landfill is collected through an extensive system of extraction wells and used as fuel at the Orlando Utilities Commission's Stanton Energy Plant to provide electricity for up to 15,000 homes.

While hydrogen sulfide is detectable at very low concentrations by the human nose, low levels of exposure are not harmful, according to the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA).

Florida Department of Health Report on Hydrogen Sulfide (2017)

Report Landfill Odor

The Orange County Landfill is currently experiencing intermittent outages with its gas collection system. We are actively addressing these issues, but it’s important to note that nearby communities may temporarily experience odors. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and greatly appreciate your continued support in reporting any landfill odors. Your feedback is essential in helping us improve our operations.

Please complete this form to report landfill odor for the facility located in east Orange County at 5901 Young Pine Road, Orlando 32829. Not all odors originate from the landfill. Please report other objectionable outdoor odors around the county to the Environmental Protection Division.

Orange County Landfill Map

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Contact Us

Solid Waste Division
5901 Young Pine Road
Orlando, FL 32829

Solid Waste Hotline: (407) 836-6601
Email: Solid.Waste@ocfl.net

All e-mail sent to this address becomes part of Orange County public record. Comments received by our e-mail subsystem can be read by anyone who requests that privilege. In compliance with "Government in the Sunshine" laws, Orange County Government must make available, at request, any and all information not deemed a threat to the security of law enforcement agencies and personnel.

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