ANNA MUNICIPAL LANDFILL - Operational Landfill in Anna, Illinois

ANNA MUNICIPAL LANDFILL is an operational solid waste landfill located in Anna, Illinois, United States. Situated on Old Route 51 North, this facility serves the local community and surrounding areas in Union County. As a landfill, it plays a key role in the region's waste management infrastructure. Operating under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, the facility must comply with RCRA Subtitle D standards for municipal solid waste landfills. This includes requirements for liner systems, leachate collection, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas management. The facility's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is classified as a solid waste landfill, subject to state and federal oversight. The landfill's environmental significance lies in its management of waste disposal for the Anna area. Proper operation includes measures to control methane emissions and protect local groundwater resources. The facility contributes to the community's sanitation needs while adhering to environmental protection standards.

The landfill's location in rural Illinois means it must manage leachate to protect nearby groundwater resources. Methane generation from decomposing waste requires gas collection systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Proximity to local communities necessitates careful traffic management and odor control measures.