CLINTON LANDFILL INC - Operational Landfill in Clinton, Illinois

CLINTON LANDFILL INC is an operational landfill located at 9550 HERITAGE RD in Clinton, De Witt County, Illinois, United States. As a landfill facility, it plays a key role in the region's solid waste management infrastructure, accepting municipal solid waste for disposal. 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 situated in a rural area of central Illinois, where agriculture is a primary land use. The facility's operations include waste placement, compaction, and daily cover, with systems for leachate management and landfill gas collection to mitigate environmental impacts. The site is designed to comply with state and federal regulations regarding groundwater monitoring and methane control. CLINTON LANDFILL INC contributes to the local community by providing essential waste disposal services. Its location in De Witt County supports the waste management needs of Clinton and surrounding areas. The facility's environmental management practices are critical for minimizing methane emissions and protecting groundwater resources in the region.

The landfill is located in central Illinois, an area with productive agricultural soils and a shallow aquifer system. Effective leachate management is essential to prevent groundwater contamination, while landfill gas collection systems help reduce methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas. The facility's proximity to rural communities requires careful management of traffic and odor to minimize local impacts.