Calhoun County Sanitary Landfill - Rockwell City, Iowa | Solid Waste Management Facility

Calhoun County Sanitary Landfill is an operational solid waste management facility located in Rockwell City, Calhoun County, Iowa, United States. As a landfill, it serves the local community by providing disposal capacity for municipal solid waste. 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 is classified under NAICS code 562212 (Solid Waste Landfill). Landfills in rural Iowa typically handle moderate volumes of waste from surrounding communities. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing waste acceptance and management activities. Environmental management at the site includes leachate collection and groundwater monitoring to protect local water resources. Landfill gas management is also a key operational consideration, with potential for methane capture or flaring. The facility contributes to regional waste management infrastructure in north-central Iowa.

The landfill is located in a rural agricultural area of Iowa, where groundwater protection is critical due to the region's reliance on aquifers for drinking water. Leachate management and groundwater monitoring are essential to prevent contamination. Landfill gas, primarily methane, must be managed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and odor impacts on nearby communities. The facility's proximity to agricultural land also requires careful management of runoff and traffic.