Chemical Waste Management Landfill - Alsip, Illinois Solid Waste Facility

Chemical Waste Management is a landfill facility located at 4300 W 123rd St in Alsip, Cook County, Illinois. It operates within the Chicago metropolitan area, managing solid waste for the region. The facility is classified under NAICS code 562212 for Solid Waste Landfills and is currently operational. As a landfill in the United States, Chemical Waste Management operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas management. The facility is subject to state-level oversight by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. Landfills of this type typically manage waste through controlled disposal, with systems for leachate collection and gas management to mitigate environmental impacts. The facility plays a key role in the solid waste management infrastructure of Cook County, serving a densely populated urban area. Its location near Chicago highlights the importance of proper waste disposal and environmental safeguards in metropolitan regions. The landfill's operations contribute to the local waste management system, supporting public health and environmental protection.

Landfills in the Chicago metropolitan area face environmental challenges related to methane emissions from decomposing waste and leachate management to protect groundwater. Proximity to residential communities requires careful traffic management and odor control. The facility operates under US EPA regulations that mandate gas collection systems and groundwater monitoring to mitigate these risks.