IDA COUNTY SANITARY LANDFILL - Landfill in Ida Grove, Iowa, United States

IDA COUNTY SANITARY LANDFILL is an operational landfill located at 2202 Indian Ave, Ida Grove, Iowa, United States. It serves Ida County and the surrounding region, providing essential solid waste disposal services. As a landfill, it operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste and Clean Air Act landfill gas rules. The facility is classified under NAICS code 562212 (Solid Waste Landfill). Landfills of this type typically handle municipal solid waste from local communities. The regulatory context for Iowa landfills includes state-level implementation of federal standards, focusing on liner systems, leachate management, and groundwater monitoring. Environmental considerations for this landfill include landfill gas generation and methane leakage, leachate management to protect groundwater, and community proximity. Proper operation and compliance with regulations are essential to minimize environmental impact. The facility plays a key role in local waste management infrastructure.

The landfill is located in a rural area of Ida County, Iowa, where groundwater protection is critical due to agricultural land use. Landfill gas, primarily methane, must be collected and managed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Leachate control systems are necessary to prevent contamination of local water resources. Community proximity and traffic from waste hauling are also factors in the facility's environmental context.