FRANKLIN CO LANDFILL - Dayton, Idaho Solid Waste Management Facility

FRANKLIN CO LANDFILL is an operational solid waste management facility located at 3365 W Hwy 36, Dayton, Idaho, United States. As a landfill, it provides essential waste disposal services for Franklin County and surrounding areas, operating under the regulatory oversight of the US EPA and Idaho Department of Environmental Quality. The facility is classified under NAICS code 562212 (Solid Waste Landfill) and operates as a municipal solid waste landfill. In the United States, such facilities are regulated under RCRA Subtitle D, which sets standards for location, operation, design, and groundwater monitoring. The landfill likely employs modern engineering controls such as liners and leachate collection systems to protect groundwater, and may have landfill gas collection to mitigate methane emissions. As a community-scale landfill, FRANKLIN CO LANDFILL plays a key role in managing local waste streams, supporting public health and environmental protection. Its location in rural Idaho underscores the importance of proper waste management in areas with dispersed populations, where landfills often serve as the primary disposal method. The facility's operational status ensures continued service to the region.

The landfill is situated in Franklin County, Idaho, a rural area with agricultural land use and proximity to groundwater resources. Proper leachate management is critical to prevent contamination of local aquifers. Landfill gas, primarily methane, must be collected and controlled to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and odor impacts. Community proximity and truck traffic are also considerations, though the rural setting may mitigate some concerns.