Filer Transfer Station & Dump - Landfill in Twin Falls, Idaho

Filer Transfer Station & Dump is an operational landfill located at 634 Addison Ave W, Twin Falls, Idaho, United States. It serves the Twin Falls County area, providing solid waste disposal services to the local community. As a landfill, it plays a key role in the region's waste management infrastructure. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste and Clean Air Act landfill gas rules. Landfills in Idaho are subject to state and federal regulations governing design, operation, and closure. The NAICS code 562212 indicates this facility is classified as a solid waste landfill. Environmental considerations for landfills include methane gas generation and leachate management. Proper gas collection systems help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, while leachate control protects groundwater. The facility's location in Twin Falls, a city in southern Idaho, places it in a semi-arid region where water resources are particularly sensitive to contamination.

Landfills like Filer Transfer Station & Dump must manage methane gas generated from decomposing waste to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Leachate, a liquid that forms as water percolates through waste, requires careful collection and treatment to prevent groundwater contamination. The facility's location in Twin Falls, Idaho, a semi-arid region, makes groundwater protection especially important due to limited water resources. Proximity to residential areas also necessitates traffic management and odor control measures.