Auto Parts Locating Service Landfill - Joliet, Illinois Solid Waste Management

Auto Parts Locating Service is a landfill facility located at 311 E Washington St, Joliet, Illinois, United States. It operates in the solid waste management sector, serving the Will County area. 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 for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas emissions. The NAICS code 562212 indicates it is a solid waste landfill, which typically involves waste disposal, compaction, and environmental monitoring. In Illinois, landfills must comply with state-specific requirements for liners, leachate management, and gas collection. This landfill contributes to the waste management needs of Joliet and surrounding communities. Its operational status ensures ongoing service for local waste disposal. The facility's location in an urban area highlights the importance of proper landfill management to minimize environmental impacts such as groundwater contamination and methane emissions.

Landfills like Auto Parts Locating Service must manage landfill gas, primarily methane, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and comply with Clean Air Act regulations. Leachate management is critical to prevent groundwater contamination, especially given the facility's proximity to urban areas. Community proximity also requires careful traffic management and odor control to minimize local impacts.