ILLINI ENVIRONMENTAL LLC - Hazardous Waste Treatment Facility in Caseyville, Illinois

ILLINI ENVIRONMENTAL LLC is a hazardous waste treatment facility situated at 8895 California Dr, Caseyville, Illinois, in St. Clair County. The facility is operational and serves the region's industrial and commercial waste management needs. As a hazardous waste treatment plant, it plays a critical role in managing and processing hazardous materials to reduce environmental and public health risks. The facility operates under NAICS code 562219, which covers other nonhazardous waste treatment and disposal, though the plant type is specifically hazardous waste treatment. In the United States, such facilities are regulated under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), which governs the treatment, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste. The facility must comply with federal and state regulations, including those from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. Located in Caseyville, near St. Louis, the facility serves a region with a mix of industrial, agricultural, and urban activities. Its operations contribute to the safe management of hazardous waste, preventing improper disposal that could lead to soil and groundwater contamination. The facility's location in an industrial area helps minimize community proximity risks, though transportation of hazardous waste remains a consideration.

The facility is situated in St. Clair County, Illinois, an area with a history of industrial activity and agriculture. Hazardous waste treatment facilities like ILLINI ENVIRONMENTAL LLC are critical for managing waste streams that could otherwise pose risks to soil and groundwater. The region's proximity to the Mississippi River and underlying aquifers necessitates careful leachate management and spill prevention. Community proximity and traffic from waste transport are also important environmental considerations, though the facility's industrial location helps mitigate some of these impacts.