Cheyenne County Landfill - Municipal Solid Waste Landfill in St. Francis, Kansas

Cheyenne County Landfill is a municipal solid waste landfill located at 1450 Road 21 in St. Francis, Kansas. Owned and operated by Cheyenne County, this facility provides essential waste disposal services for the rural community in Cheyenne County. The landfill is currently operational and has a projected closure year of 2068, indicating long-term capacity for regional waste management. As a landfill operating in the United States, Cheyenne County Landfill is subject to federal regulations under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills. These regulations require liners, leachate collection systems, groundwater monitoring, and post-closure care. Additionally, the facility may be subject to Clean Air Act requirements for landfill gas management, particularly if it generates significant methane emissions. The landfill plays a critical role in managing solid waste for Cheyenne County and surrounding areas. Its long operational timeline suggests it is a key infrastructure asset for the region. Proper management of landfill gas and leachate is essential to minimize environmental impacts, including methane emissions and groundwater contamination risks.

Cheyenne County Landfill is situated in a rural area of Kansas, where groundwater protection is a primary environmental concern. Landfills in this region must implement robust leachate management systems to prevent contamination of local aquifers. Additionally, methane generation from decomposing waste presents both a greenhouse gas risk and an opportunity for energy recovery. Proximity to agricultural land and sparse population reduces community exposure but requires careful monitoring of odor and traffic impacts.