ADS/McLean County Landfill - Bloomington, Illinois Solid Waste Management Facility

ADS/McLean County Landfill is a solid waste management facility located at 2105 West Oakland Avenue in Bloomington, Illinois, United States. The landfill serves McLean County and the surrounding region, providing essential waste disposal services. As a landfill, it is a key component of the local waste management infrastructure. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), specifically RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas. The NAICS code 562212 indicates it is a solid waste landfill. Typical operations include waste compaction, daily cover, and leachate management to protect groundwater. The landfill's environmental significance lies in its role in managing community waste while mitigating potential impacts such as methane emissions and groundwater contamination. Proper landfill gas collection and leachate treatment are critical to reducing its environmental footprint. The facility contributes to the region's waste management strategy and supports public health and sanitation.

Landfills in Illinois must manage leachate to protect groundwater resources, as the region's hydrogeology can facilitate contaminant transport. Methane generation from decomposing waste requires gas collection systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and comply with Clean Air Act standards. Proximity to Bloomington means traffic and odor management are important for community relations.