City of Fargo Landfill - Municipal Solid Waste Landfill in Fargo, North Dakota

The City of Fargo Landfill is a municipal solid waste landfill located at 4501 7th Avenue North in Fargo, North Dakota. Operational since 1980, this facility serves the waste management needs of Fargo and the surrounding Cass County area. As a publicly owned landfill, it plays a key role in the region's solid waste infrastructure. The landfill operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills. It is also subject to Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas emissions. The facility is expected to remain open until 2045, indicating long-term planning for waste disposal capacity in the region. Environmental management at the City of Fargo Landfill includes measures for leachate control and landfill gas collection to mitigate groundwater and air quality impacts. The landfill's location in the Red River Valley, with its flat terrain and high water table, necessitates careful leachate management to protect local water resources. Community proximity and truck traffic are also considerations for this urban-adjacent facility.

The City of Fargo Landfill is situated in the Red River Valley, an area characterized by flat topography and a high water table, which presents challenges for leachate management to prevent groundwater contamination. Landfill gas, primarily methane, is generated from decomposing waste and must be collected and managed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and odor. The facility's proximity to Fargo's urban area also requires careful traffic management and community engagement to address noise and air quality concerns.