DuPage County Forest Preserve District Landfill - Naperville, Illinois Solid Waste Management

The DuPage County Forest Preserve District landfill is located at 9 S 610 Greene Road in Naperville, Illinois, United States. This operational landfill serves the solid waste management needs of DuPage County and the surrounding region, processing municipal solid waste. As a landfill, it plays a key role in the waste disposal infrastructure of Illinois. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act landfill gas rules. Illinois state regulations also apply, ensuring proper landfill gas management and leachate control. The landfill likely employs standard landfill technology, including liners, leachate collection systems, and gas extraction wells to mitigate environmental impacts. The landfill's location in Naperville, a suburban area near Chicago, means it serves a densely populated region. Proper management of landfill gas and leachate is critical to protect local groundwater and air quality. The facility contributes to the community's waste disposal infrastructure, supporting public health and environmental protection.

Landfills in Illinois must manage landfill gas, primarily methane, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and comply with Clean Air Act regulations. Leachate management is also critical to prevent groundwater contamination, especially given the region's proximity to water bodies. The facility's location in a suburban area requires careful attention to community impacts such as odor and traffic.