ERC/Coles County Landfill - Operational Landfill in Charleston, Illinois

ERC/Coles County Landfill is an operational solid waste facility located in Charleston, Coles County, Illinois, United States. The landfill serves the local community and region, managing municipal solid waste under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D standards for landfill design and operation. The facility operates as a landfill, a common solid waste management method in the United States. It is subject to federal and state regulations governing landfill gas management, leachate control, and groundwater monitoring. The NAICS code 562212 indicates it is classified as a solid waste landfill, typically handling non-hazardous municipal waste. As a landfill in Illinois, ERC/Coles County Landfill plays a key role in regional waste disposal. Its location near Charleston supports the local community by providing essential waste management services, while adhering to environmental safeguards to minimize impacts on air and water quality.

Landfills like ERC/Coles County Landfill must manage landfill gas, primarily methane, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and odor. Leachate, a liquid that percolates through waste, requires careful collection and treatment to prevent groundwater contamination. Proximity to the community in Charleston necessitates traffic management and odor control measures to minimize local impacts.