C R Rhodes Landfill - Decatur, Illinois Solid Waste Management Facility

C R Rhodes Landfill is a solid waste management facility located at 1357 Bowsher Lane in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois. The facility operates as a landfill, serving the Decatur area and surrounding communities in central Illinois. As a landfill, it plays a key role in the region's waste disposal infrastructure. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency's RCRA Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills. This includes requirements for liner systems, leachate collection, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas management. The landfill's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is classified as a solid waste landfill, subject to state and federal oversight by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. As a landfill in a mixed urban and agricultural region, C R Rhodes Landfill must manage environmental factors such as groundwater protection due to proximity to the Sangamon River watershed, and landfill gas generation. Proper operation ensures community safety and minimizes methane emissions, aligning with Clean Air Act landfill gas rules.

The landfill is situated in central Illinois, an area with a mix of agricultural and industrial land use. Groundwater protection is a key concern due to the region's shallow aquifers and proximity to the Sangamon River. Leachate management and methane capture are critical to prevent groundwater contamination and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Community proximity and truck traffic also require careful management to minimize odors and noise.