The Sanitation Department
manages the Tanipahoa Parish Regional Solid Waste Facility,
located in Independence, LA.
Physical address:
57510 Hano Road
Independence, LA 70443
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Phone: 985-878-4403
Fax: 985-878-2361
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Us
Mailing address:
Post Office Box 215
Amite, LA 70422
This landfill is permitted to accept the following types
of wastes:
- Type II waste, defined as
residential and commercial solid waste
- Type II asbestos which is defined
as non-friable asbestos
- Type III waste which is defined as
construction and demolition debris
This facility is not permitted to accept any waste
defined as hazardous. It operates under Permit No. P-0217,
viewable at the Louisiana Department of
Environmental Quality (DEQ) in Baton Rouge, or at
the Tangipahoa Parish Library in Amite.
For information regarding definition of facility type
and waste type, please refer to the, "Environmental
Regulatory Code VII Solid Waste", as produced by
the Louisiana DEQ.
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Visitor
Do's and Don'ts
Do:
- ...be advised that during or after
a heavy rain, conditions may not be favorable for
disposing of waste.
- ...be aware that the active area
is located at the top of a hill, and wet conditions
may not allow for decent travel.
- ...be aware of large construction
equipment operating in or around the area. Though
our employees are instructed to yield the right of
way to our customers, your attention and consideration
would help in providing a safe working environment.
- ...observe and obey all posted signs.
These are for your safety as well as others.
Don't:
- ...allow children under the age
of 13 years to venture outside of your vehicle.
- ...venture out across the active
area or other parts of the landfill. Stay within 6
feet of your vehicle or trailer at all times.
- ...smoke once you enter the
facility.
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