ACE REFRIGERATION Landfill - Cedar Rapids, Iowa Solid Waste Management Facility

ACE REFRIGERATION is a landfill facility located at 6440 6th Street SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States. It operates within the solid waste management sector, serving the local community and regional waste disposal needs. The facility is classified under NAICS code 562212 for solid waste landfills. As a landfill in the United States, ACE REFRIGERATION operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste and Clean Air Act rules for landfill gas management. Landfills in Iowa typically handle a mix of municipal and industrial waste, with modern practices focusing on gas collection and leachate control to mitigate environmental impacts. The facility plays a key role in waste management for Cedar Rapids and Linn County. Its operational status ensures ongoing service for waste disposal, while compliance with federal and state regulations helps manage risks such as methane emissions and groundwater protection. The landfill contributes to the region's waste infrastructure, supporting public health and environmental standards.

Landfills like ACE REFRIGERATION must manage landfill gas, primarily methane, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and comply with Clean Air Act requirements. Leachate management is critical to prevent groundwater contamination, especially given the facility's location in Iowa's agricultural region. Proximity to Cedar Rapids communities necessitates careful traffic and odor control to minimize local impacts.