Dane County LF #2-Rodefeld Landfill - Madison, Wisconsin Solid Waste Management

Dane County LF #2-Rodefeld is a landfill facility located in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. Operated by Dane County Waste & Renewables, it has been in operation since 1985 and is scheduled to close in 2031. The facility plays a key role in managing solid waste for Dane County and the surrounding area. As a landfill, the facility is subject to US EPA regulations under RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste and Clean Air Act rules for landfill gas. Typical operations include waste compaction, daily cover, and gas collection systems to mitigate methane emissions. The facility's scale is significant given its long operational history and planned closure date. The landfill's environmental significance lies in its management of landfill gas and leachate. Proper gas collection reduces methane emissions, while leachate treatment protects local groundwater. The facility's location near Madison underscores its importance to the community's waste infrastructure.

The facility operates in a region with moderate climate and proximity to groundwater resources. Landfill gas management is critical to reduce methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas. Leachate control is essential to prevent contamination of local aquifers. Community proximity and traffic from waste hauling are also key environmental considerations.