ADS/McLean County Landfill #2 - Operational Landfill in Bloomington, Illinois

ADS/McLean County Landfill #2 is an operational landfill located at 2105 W Oakland Ave, Bloomington, Illinois, in McLean County. As a landfill facility, it plays a key role in the solid waste management infrastructure of central Illinois, handling municipal solid waste from the surrounding communities. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency's RCRA Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills, and the Clean Air Act's landfill gas rules. These regulations require proper liner systems, leachate management, and gas collection to minimize environmental impacts. The landfill's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is a solid waste landfill facility. ADS/McLean County Landfill #2 contributes to the waste disposal needs of Bloomington and McLean County. Its operational status ensures continued service for local waste management, while compliance with federal and state regulations helps mitigate risks associated with landfill gas emissions and groundwater protection.

Landfills in Illinois, such as ADS/McLean County Landfill #2, must manage landfill gas, which primarily consists of methane and carbon dioxide. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas, and proper gas collection systems are essential to reduce emissions. Leachate management is also critical to prevent groundwater contamination, especially given the region's hydrogeology. Proximity to residential areas and traffic from waste hauling vehicles are additional community considerations.