Heritage Environmental Services, Inc. Landfill - Lemont, Illinois Solid Waste Management

Heritage Environmental Services, Inc. operates a landfill located at 15330 Canal Bank Road in Lemont, Cook County, Illinois. This facility is part of the solid waste management infrastructure serving the greater Chicago area, handling municipal and industrial waste streams. The landfill is currently operational and classified under NAICS codes 562000, 562111, 562112, and 562212, indicating a broad scope of waste management services including hazardous and non-hazardous waste disposal. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, specifically RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills, which governs design, operation, and closure standards. Illinois state regulations further enforce groundwater monitoring, leachate management, and landfill gas control. As a landfill in a densely populated region, the facility must comply with air quality standards under the Clean Air Act, including landfill gas collection and methane reduction requirements. Heritage Environmental Services plays a key role in managing waste from residential, commercial, and industrial sources in northeastern Illinois. The landfill's location near the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal highlights the importance of leachate management to protect local waterways. The facility's operations contribute to regional waste diversion goals and support the circular economy through potential gas-to-energy projects.

The landfill is situated in Cook County, Illinois, a region with high population density and industrial activity. Proximity to the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal and the Des Plaines River necessitates robust leachate management to prevent groundwater contamination. Landfill gas, primarily methane, must be collected and controlled to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and comply with Clean Air Act regulations. Community proximity and truck traffic are additional environmental considerations for this facility.