Bingham County Shelley Landfill - Operational Landfill in Shelley, Idaho

Bingham County Shelley Landfill is an operational solid waste landfill located at 715 N 1100 E in Shelley, Idaho, United States. It serves the local community and surrounding areas in Bingham County, providing essential waste disposal services. As a landfill facility, it plays a key role in the region's solid waste management infrastructure. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, specifically RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills, which governs design, operation, and closure standards. It also complies with Clean Air Act requirements for landfill gas management. The landfill's scale is typical for a county-level operation in rural Idaho. Environmental considerations for this landfill include landfill gas collection and methane leakage control, leachate management to protect groundwater, and community proximity and traffic impacts. The facility's location in a rural area may reduce some community concerns, but proper management of these factors remains critical for environmental compliance and public health.

The landfill is situated in a rural area of southeastern Idaho, where groundwater protection is a key environmental concern due to the region's agricultural and residential water use. Leachate management systems are essential to prevent contamination of local aquifers. Landfill gas, primarily methane, must be collected and controlled to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and odor impacts. The facility's proximity to Shelley and nearby communities requires careful traffic management and dust control to minimize nuisance and health risks.