East Central SLF (ECSWC) - Landfill in Mora, Minnesota, United States

East Central SLF (ECSWC) is a landfill facility located at 1756 180th Avenue in Mora, Kanabec County, Minnesota. Operated by the East Central Solid Waste Commission, the landfill has been in operation since 1970 and is currently open, with a planned closure in 2025. It serves the solid waste management needs of the region, handling municipal solid waste from surrounding communities. As a Subtitle D landfill, East Central SLF operates under the US EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulations for municipal solid waste. The facility is subject to landfill gas management rules under the Clean Air Act, which require gas collection and control systems to mitigate methane emissions. Leachate management systems are also in place to protect groundwater quality, a key concern given the landfill's location in a rural area with potential groundwater proximity. The landfill plays a critical role in the local waste management infrastructure, providing disposal capacity for the East Central Solid Waste Commission's service area. With a long operational history spanning over five decades, the facility has contributed to regional waste diversion and environmental protection efforts. Its closure in 2025 will mark a transition, likely involving post-closure care and monitoring to ensure long-term environmental safety.

Landfills in Minnesota, such as East Central SLF, operate in a region with cold winters and moderate precipitation, which influences leachate generation and gas production. The facility's proximity to groundwater resources necessitates robust leachate collection and monitoring systems to prevent contamination. Methane emissions from landfill gas are a key environmental concern, and the facility is required to manage gas through collection and flaring or energy recovery. Community proximity and traffic from waste hauling are additional factors that influence operational practices and environmental oversight.