Daviess County LF - Operational Landfill in Montgomery, Indiana

Daviess County LF is a municipal solid waste landfill located at 1640 N 650E in Montgomery, Indiana, United States. Operated by Daviess County LF and owned by the Daviess County Commissioners, the facility has been in operation since 1975 and is projected to close in 2043. As a landfill serving Daviess County, it plays a key role in regional waste management. The landfill operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas. As a Subtitle D landfill, it is subject to requirements for liners, leachate collection, and gas monitoring. The facility's long operational history and planned closure date indicate a mature site with established infrastructure. Environmental considerations for Daviess County LF include landfill gas management to reduce methane emissions and leachate control to protect groundwater. Located in a rural area of Indiana, the landfill's proximity to agricultural land and residential communities necessitates careful monitoring of traffic and odor. The facility contributes to local waste disposal needs while adhering to federal and state environmental standards.

The landfill is situated in Daviess County, Indiana, an area with a mix of agricultural and residential land use. Key environmental concerns for this facility include methane generation from decomposing waste, which requires an active gas collection system to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. Leachate management is critical to prevent groundwater contamination, given the region's hydrogeology. Proximity to local communities and roads also necessitates dust and odor control measures.