Blaine County Landfill - Municipal Solid Waste Facility in Hailey, Idaho

Blaine County Landfill is a municipal solid waste landfill located at 110 Ohio Gulch Rd in Hailey, Idaho, United States. The facility is operational and serves Blaine County, providing essential waste disposal services to the surrounding communities. As a landfill, it plays a key role in the region's solid waste management infrastructure. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills. Compliance with these regulations ensures proper liner systems, leachate collection, and groundwater monitoring. The landfill also adheres to Clean Air Act requirements for landfill gas management, including gas collection and control systems to mitigate methane emissions. Blaine County Landfill contributes to local waste management by providing a designated disposal site for household and commercial waste. Its location in a mountainous region of Idaho requires careful environmental management to protect groundwater and nearby ecosystems. The facility's operations support public health and environmental protection through regulated waste containment and monitoring practices.

The landfill is situated in a mountainous area of central Idaho, where groundwater protection is critical due to the region's hydrology and proximity to the Big Wood River. Effective leachate management and landfill gas collection are essential to prevent contamination and reduce methane emissions. The facility's location near residential areas in Hailey also necessitates careful traffic management and odor control to minimize community impact.