CWI OF IL INC MIDWEST WASTE Landfill - Marion, Illinois Solid Waste Management

CWI OF IL INC MIDWEST WASTE is a landfill facility located at 716 Skyline Dr, Marion, Illinois, United States. It operates under the NAICS code 562212, which covers solid waste landfills. The facility is currently operational and serves the Williamson County area. As a landfill in the United States, this facility is subject to federal regulations under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills. Additionally, it must comply with Clean Air Act (CAA) regulations for landfill gas emissions. Illinois state regulations further enforce environmental standards for leachate management and groundwater monitoring. The facility plays a key role in managing solid waste for the local community. Landfills like this one are critical for waste disposal but require careful management of landfill gas and leachate to minimize environmental impact. The site's location in a county setting may involve considerations for nearby groundwater and community proximity.

Landfills in Illinois, such as CWI OF IL INC MIDWEST WASTE, must manage landfill gas, which primarily consists of methane and carbon dioxide. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas, and facilities are often required to install gas collection systems to reduce emissions. Leachate, the liquid that percolates through waste, must be collected and treated to prevent groundwater contamination. Proximity to communities and traffic from waste hauling are additional environmental considerations.