Decatur County Landfill - Municipal Solid Waste Landfill in Oberlin, Kansas

Decatur County Landfill is an operational municipal solid waste landfill located at 1600 Highway 36 in Oberlin, Kansas, within Decatur County. Owned by Decatur County, KS, this facility serves the local community's waste disposal needs and is classified as a landfill under the Solid Waste Management sector. The landfill operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, which includes the EPA's RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act landfill gas rules. As a landfill in rural Kansas, it likely manages a moderate tonnage of waste per year, with typical infrastructure for waste compaction and daily cover. The facility's operational status and projected closure year of 2074 indicate long-term planning for waste capacity. Environmental considerations for this landfill include landfill gas generation and methane leakage, leachate management, and groundwater protection. Being in a rural area, community proximity and traffic impacts are likely lower than urban landfills. The facility plays a key role in regional waste management, providing essential disposal services for Decatur County residents and businesses.

The Decatur County Landfill is situated in a rural area of northwestern Kansas, where groundwater protection is critical due to the region's agricultural reliance on aquifers. Landfill gas management, particularly methane capture, is a key environmental factor to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. Leachate control systems are essential to prevent contamination of local water resources. The facility's location near Highway 36 may involve moderate truck traffic, but community proximity is limited given the sparse population.