DUBOIS LANDFILL - Solid Waste Landfill in Dubois, Idaho

DUBOIS LANDFILL is an operational solid waste landfill located in Dubois, Clark County, Idaho, United States. The facility manages municipal solid waste for the surrounding area, operating under the regulatory framework of the US EPA RCRA Subtitle D, which governs the design, operation, and closure of municipal solid waste landfills. The landfill is situated in a rural region of eastern Idaho, characterized by agricultural and open land. As a Subtitle D facility, it is required to implement liner systems, leachate collection, and groundwater monitoring to protect local water resources. The facility plays a key role in local solid waste management, providing disposal services for Dubois and nearby communities. Its location in a sparsely populated area reduces community proximity concerns, but ongoing management of landfill gas and leachate remains important for environmental compliance.

The DUBOIS LANDFILL operates in a semi-arid region of Idaho, where groundwater resources are critical for agriculture and domestic use. Landfill gas generation, primarily methane, requires collection or flaring to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. Leachate management is essential to prevent contamination of shallow aquifers, given the area's permeable soils. The rural setting minimizes traffic and odor impacts on nearby communities.