Fort Hall Mine Road Landfill - Pocatello, Idaho Solid Waste Management Facility

Fort Hall Mine Road Landfill is an operational solid waste facility located at 1500 N. Fort Hall Mine Road in Pocatello, Idaho, within Bannock County. As a landfill, it serves as a key component of the region's waste management infrastructure, handling municipal solid waste from the surrounding community. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency, specifically RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas emissions. These regulations require proper liner systems, leachate management, and gas collection to minimize environmental impact. The landfill's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is classified as a solid waste landfill. Fort Hall Mine Road Landfill plays a significant role in managing waste for Pocatello and Bannock County, contributing to local sanitation and public health. Its location in southeastern Idaho places it in a region with varied geography, including proximity to the Portneuf River, which underscores the importance of leachate management and groundwater protection.

The landfill's location in Pocatello, Idaho, near the Portneuf River and within the Snake River Plain, necessitates careful leachate management to protect groundwater resources. Landfill gas collection systems are critical to mitigate methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas. Community proximity and truck traffic are also key considerations for local air quality and noise.