Heilson Pit Sanitary Landfill - Idaho Falls, Idaho Solid Waste Management Facility

Heilson Pit Sanitary Landfill is a landfill facility located at 605 N Capital Ave, Idaho Falls, Bonneville County, Idaho, United States. It serves the local community by providing solid waste disposal services and is classified under NAICS code 562212 for solid waste landfills. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act landfill gas rules. Idaho's solid waste regulations align with federal standards, requiring liners, leachate collection, and groundwater monitoring to protect environmental health. As a landfill, Heilson Pit plays a key role in managing waste from Idaho Falls and surrounding areas. Its location in Bonneville County highlights the importance of proper waste containment and gas management to minimize methane emissions and protect local groundwater resources.

Landfills like Heilson Pit require careful management of landfill gas, primarily methane, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and comply with Clean Air Act regulations. Leachate management is critical to prevent groundwater contamination, especially given the facility's proximity to the Snake River Plain aquifer. Community proximity and truck traffic are also considerations for local air quality and noise.