Gallia County LF Landfill - Bidwell, Ohio Solid Waste Management

Gallia County LF is a landfill facility located at 497 Roush Hollow Road in Bidwell, Ohio, United States. Owned by the Gallia County Commissioners and operated by WM, the landfill has been in operation since 1978 and is scheduled for closure in 2026. As a municipal solid waste landfill, it serves the waste management needs of Gallia County and surrounding areas. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), specifically RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act (CAA) regulations for landfill gas management. As a landfill in Ohio, it is subject to state-level oversight by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, which enforces standards for leachate management, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas collection. The landfill's operational status and planned closure date indicate a mature facility approaching the end of its permitted life. Landfills play a critical role in solid waste management by providing controlled disposal of non-hazardous waste. Gallia County LF contributes to local waste infrastructure, managing waste volumes that support community sanitation. The facility's proximity to the Ohio River and rural setting necessitates careful environmental management to protect groundwater and air quality, particularly through gas collection systems that mitigate methane emissions.

The landfill is situated in a rural area of southeastern Ohio, near the Ohio River. The region's geology and hydrology require robust leachate management to prevent groundwater contamination. Landfill gas, primarily methane, must be collected and controlled to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and odor impacts. The facility's location in a county with mixed agricultural and residential land use means community proximity and traffic from waste hauling are relevant environmental considerations.