Dickensheet Landfill - Solid Waste Landfill in Coolin, Idaho, United States

Dickensheet Landfill is a solid waste management facility located in Coolin, Bonner County, Idaho, United States. The landfill is currently operational and serves the local community's waste disposal needs. As a landfill, it is classified under NAICS code 562212, which covers solid waste landfills. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, specifically RCRA Subtitle D which governs municipal solid waste landfills. This includes requirements for liner systems, leachate collection, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas management. The landfill is subject to state-level regulations in Idaho as well, ensuring compliance with environmental standards. As a landfill in a rural area of northern Idaho, the facility plays a key role in managing solid waste for the surrounding communities. Proper landfill management is critical to prevent groundwater contamination and control methane emissions. The site's location near the Idaho Panhandle National Forests underscores the importance of environmental safeguards.

Landfills like Dickensheet Landfill must manage landfill gas, primarily methane, which is a potent greenhouse gas. Leachate, the liquid that percolates through waste, requires careful collection and treatment to protect groundwater. The facility's proximity to natural areas in Bonner County highlights the need for robust environmental controls to prevent contamination of local water resources and minimize community impacts from traffic and odors.