CWI OF IL INC MARION TRANSFER STATION - Landfill in Marion, Illinois, United States

CWI OF IL INC MARION TRANSFER STATION is a landfill facility located at 1410 W Long Street Rd in Marion, Williamson County, Illinois, United States. The facility is currently operational and plays a role in the region's solid waste management infrastructure. As a landfill, it accepts municipal solid waste for disposal, serving the surrounding communities in southern Illinois. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), specifically RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills, as well as Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas emissions. In Illinois, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency oversees state-level permitting and compliance. The NAICS code 562212 indicates this facility is classified as a solid waste landfill, which typically involves waste disposal, gas management, and leachate control systems. The Marion Transfer Station contributes to the local waste management system by providing a disposal option for residential and commercial waste. Its location in Williamson County places it within a region with a mix of urban and rural areas, where proper waste management is essential for environmental protection and public health. The facility's operations are subject to ongoing monitoring to ensure compliance with environmental standards.

Landfills like CWI OF IL INC MARION TRANSFER STATION must manage landfill gas, primarily methane, which is a potent greenhouse gas. Gas collection systems are typically installed to capture methane for energy recovery or flaring. Leachate management is also critical to prevent groundwater contamination, especially given the facility's location in a region with potential groundwater resources. Proximity to the community of Marion requires careful traffic management and odor control to minimize local impacts.