HATCH PIT LANDFILL - Solid Waste Landfill in Idaho Falls, Idaho, United States

HATCH PIT LANDFILL is an operational solid waste landfill located in Idaho Falls, Bonneville County, Idaho, United States. The facility is classified under NAICS code 562212, which covers solid waste landfill operations. As a landfill, it plays a key role in managing municipal solid waste for the region. The landfill operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act landfill gas rules. These regulations govern landfill gas collection, leachate management, and groundwater monitoring to minimize environmental impact. The facility is situated in Idaho, a state with a mix of urban and rural areas, and its operations are typical of medium-scale landfills in the region. HATCH PIT LANDFILL provides essential waste disposal services to Idaho Falls and surrounding communities. Its environmental significance includes managing landfill gas emissions and leachate to protect local air and water quality. The facility's location in Bonneville County underscores its role in supporting the area's waste management infrastructure.

Landfills like HATCH PIT LANDFILL must manage landfill gas, primarily methane, through collection systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Leachate management is critical to prevent groundwater contamination, especially given the facility's location in Idaho Falls. Proximity to residential areas requires careful traffic and odor management to minimize community impact.