Allied Waste Svcs of Edwardsville - Landfill in Edwardsville, Illinois

Allied Waste Svcs of Edwardsville is a landfill facility located at 4601 Cahokia Creek Rd in Edwardsville, Illinois, within Madison County. The facility is operational and handles solid waste disposal for the surrounding region, contributing to the waste management infrastructure of the state. As a landfill in the United States, this facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act requirements for landfill gas management. The NAICS code 562212 indicates it is a solid waste landfill, typically involving waste compaction, daily cover, and leachate collection systems. The facility plays a key role in managing waste from Edwardsville and nearby communities. Its location near Cahokia Creek requires careful leachate management to protect local water resources. Landfill gas collection systems are commonly employed at such sites to reduce methane emissions and may generate energy.

Landfills in Illinois must manage leachate to prevent groundwater contamination, especially near waterways like Cahokia Creek. Methane generation from decomposing waste requires gas collection systems to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and odor. Proximity to residential areas also necessitates traffic management and dust control measures.