Boundary County Landfill - Bonners Ferry, Idaho Municipal Solid Waste Facility

Boundary County Landfill is a municipal solid waste landfill located at 611 Hillcrest Road, off County Road 29, in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, United States. Operational since 1971, it serves the waste management needs of Boundary County and is owned and operated by the county government. As a landfill, it provides essential disposal services for the local community. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), specifically Subtitle D of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) which governs municipal solid waste landfills. It must comply with federal standards for landfill design, operation, and closure, as well as state-level regulations in Idaho. Typical landfill operations include waste compaction, daily cover, and environmental monitoring. As a long-standing facility, Boundary County Landfill plays a key role in managing the region's solid waste. Its location in a rural area near the Kootenai River and the Selkirk Mountains requires careful management of leachate and groundwater to protect local water resources. The landfill's continued operation supports community sanitation and waste diversion efforts.

The landfill is situated in Boundary County, Idaho, near the Kootenai River and within the Selkirk Mountains ecoregion. This area features sensitive groundwater resources and diverse wildlife habitats. Key environmental considerations for the landfill include leachate management to prevent groundwater contamination, methane gas collection to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and control of odors and litter. Proximity to residential areas in Bonners Ferry also necessitates traffic management and noise control.