Hayden Area Regional Sewer Board WWTP - Landfill Facility in Hayden, Idaho

The Hayden Area Regional Sewer Board WWTP is a landfill facility located at 10789 N Atlas Rd in Hayden, Idaho, United States. It operates under the solid waste management sector, serving the Kootenai County area. The facility is currently operational and plays a key role in regional waste disposal. As a landfill in the United States, this facility is subject to federal regulations including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste and Clean Air Act rules for landfill gas management. The facility's NAICS codes (221320 and 562212) indicate involvement in sewage treatment facilities and solid waste landfill operations, respectively. Typical landfill operations involve waste compaction, daily cover, and leachate management. The environmental significance of this facility includes managing landfill gas and leachate to protect local groundwater and air quality. Its location in northern Idaho places it in a region with sensitive aquatic ecosystems, requiring careful environmental monitoring. The facility provides essential waste management services to the surrounding community.

Landfills in Idaho must manage methane emissions from decomposing waste, which contributes to greenhouse gas concerns. Leachate management is critical to prevent groundwater contamination, especially given the region's proximity to the Spokane Valley-Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer. Community proximity and truck traffic are also key environmental considerations for this facility.