Audubon County Sanitary Landfill - Operational Landfill in Audubon, Iowa

Audubon County Sanitary Landfill is a landfill facility located at 1881 215th St, Audubon, Iowa, United States. It is currently operational and serves the solid waste management needs of Audubon County. As a landfill, it plays a key role in the region's waste disposal infrastructure. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D standards for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act requirements for landfill gas management. Landfills in Iowa are also subject to state-level environmental regulations. The NAICS code 562212 indicates this is a solid waste landfill operation. Environmental considerations for this facility include landfill gas collection and methane leakage, leachate management to protect groundwater, and community proximity. Proper management of these factors is essential for minimizing environmental impact and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

The Audubon County Sanitary Landfill is situated in a rural area of Iowa, where groundwater protection is a key environmental concern. Landfills must manage leachate to prevent contamination of local water resources. Additionally, landfill gas, primarily methane, requires collection and control to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and odor impacts. Proximity to agricultural land and residential areas necessitates careful traffic management and community engagement.