BFI Waste Systems of NA LLC - Landfill in Hanover Park, Illinois, USA

BFI Waste Systems of NA LLC is an operational landfill located at 26W580 Schick Rd, Hanover Park, Illinois, within Cook County. The facility is part of the solid waste management infrastructure serving the greater Chicago region, handling municipal solid waste in compliance with federal and state regulations. As a landfill operating in the United States, this facility is subject to US EPA RCRA Subtitle D standards for municipal solid waste landfills, including requirements for liner systems, leachate collection, and groundwater monitoring. The landfill also must comply with Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas collection and control, particularly for larger facilities. Illinois state regulations further govern operational practices. The facility plays a key role in managing waste from the densely populated Chicago metropolitan area. Its location in a suburban setting requires careful attention to community proximity, traffic management, and environmental controls to minimize local impacts. The landfill contributes to regional waste disposal capacity and supports public health through proper waste containment.

Landfills in the Chicago region face environmental challenges related to groundwater protection due to the area's high water table and proximity to Lake Michigan. Leachate management is critical to prevent contamination of local aquifers. Landfill gas, primarily methane, must be collected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and odor impacts on nearby communities. Traffic from waste haulage also affects local roads and air quality.