Countryside Waste Services Landfill - Solid Waste Management in Sumner, Illinois

Countryside Waste Services Landfill is an operational solid waste disposal facility located in Sumner, Illinois, United States. The landfill serves the Lawrence County region and is classified under NAICS code 562212, which covers solid waste landfills. As a landfill, it plays a key role in managing municipal solid waste in the area. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), specifically RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas. These regulations require proper liner systems, leachate collection, and gas monitoring to minimize environmental impact. The landfill's scale is typical for a regional facility in Illinois, handling waste from surrounding communities. Environmentally, the landfill's operations focus on managing landfill gas and leachate to protect local air and water quality. Its location in a rural area of Lawrence County reduces proximity to dense populations, but traffic from waste hauling vehicles is a consideration. The facility contributes to the region's waste management infrastructure, supporting public health and sanitation.

The landfill is situated in a rural area of Lawrence County, Illinois, where groundwater protection is a key concern. Leachate management systems are critical to prevent contamination of local aquifers. Landfill gas, primarily methane, must be collected and controlled to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and odor. The facility's proximity to agricultural land and small communities means that dust, noise, and traffic from waste trucks are managed to minimize local impacts.