Clean Harbors Services Inc Landfill - Chicago, Illinois Solid Waste Management

Clean Harbors Services Inc is an operational landfill located at 11800 S Stony Island Ave in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. As part of the Clean Harbors network, this facility manages hazardous and non-hazardous solid waste, serving industrial and commercial clients in the greater Chicago area. The landfill is classified under NAICS codes 562211 (Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal) and 562212 (Solid Waste Landfill), indicating its dual role in waste management. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including RCRA Subtitle C for hazardous waste and Subtitle D for municipal solid waste, as well as Clean Air Act landfill gas rules. In Illinois, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) oversees permitting and compliance. Typical landfill operations involve waste compaction, daily cover, leachate collection and treatment, and landfill gas management to control methane emissions. Located in a densely populated urban area, the landfill plays a critical role in managing waste from Chicago's industrial and residential sectors. Its proximity to Lake Michigan and groundwater resources necessitates robust leachate management systems to prevent contamination. The facility's operational status ensures continued service for waste disposal needs in the region.

The landfill's location in Chicago, near Lake Michigan and the Calumet River system, requires careful management of leachate to protect groundwater and surface water. Landfill gas, primarily methane, must be collected and either flared or used for energy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The facility's urban setting also involves managing community impacts such as odor, traffic, and litter, with regular monitoring and compliance with local regulations.