EVANS RECYCLING - Hazardous Waste Treatment Facility in Decatur, Illinois

EVANS RECYCLING is a hazardous waste treatment facility located at 3520 N Bearsdale Rd in Decatur, Illinois, United States. The facility is operational and serves the local industrial sector, handling hazardous waste streams under the regulatory oversight of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. As a hazardous waste treatment plant, EVANS RECYCLING processes waste categorized under NAICS codes 339999 (Miscellaneous Manufacturing) and 562219 (Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal). The facility is subject to the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle C, which governs the treatment, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste. Compliance with RCRA ensures proper handling, labeling, and recordkeeping to minimize environmental and public health risks. The facility's location in Decatur, a city with a strong industrial base, positions it as a key component of the regional waste management infrastructure. By treating hazardous waste, EVANS RECYCLING helps reduce the volume of waste requiring disposal and supports the circular economy by enabling material recovery where feasible. Its operations contribute to the safe management of industrial byproducts in central Illinois.

The facility operates in an area with mixed industrial and agricultural land use. Proper hazardous waste treatment is critical to prevent soil and groundwater contamination, particularly given the proximity to the Sangamon River and local aquifers. Leachate management and spill prevention are key environmental considerations, as is the control of air emissions from treatment processes. The facility's compliance with RCRA standards helps mitigate risks to nearby communities and ecosystems.