Buena Vista Cnty Solid Waste Commission Landfill - Storm Lake, Iowa Solid Waste Management

Buena Vista Cnty Solid Waste Commission is an operational landfill located at 1247 630th Street in Storm Lake, Iowa, United States. The facility manages municipal solid waste for Buena Vista County and surrounding areas, playing a key role in regional waste management infrastructure. As a landfill in the United States, the facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act landfill gas rules. The landfill likely employs standard practices such as liner systems, leachate collection, and gas management to meet environmental compliance standards. The NAICS code 562212 indicates it is classified as a solid waste landfill. The facility's location in rural Iowa places it in an agricultural region with relatively low population density, which can influence operational considerations such as groundwater protection and community proximity. Proper management of landfill gas and leachate is essential to minimize environmental impact and ensure long-term sustainability.

The landfill is situated in Buena Vista County, Iowa, an area with agricultural land use and proximity to groundwater resources. Effective leachate management is critical to prevent contamination of local aquifers, while landfill gas collection systems help mitigate methane emissions. The facility's rural setting reduces community proximity concerns but still requires careful traffic management and odor control.