Illinois Waste Systems Landfill - Milford, Illinois Solid Waste Management Facility

Illinois Waste Systems is a landfill facility located in Milford, Illinois, within Iroquois County. As a solid waste management site, it handles municipal solid waste disposal for the surrounding communities, operating under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills. The facility's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is specifically engaged in solid waste landfill operations. Landfills of this type typically manage waste volumes ranging from small community sites to larger regional facilities. The operational status confirms active waste acceptance and ongoing environmental monitoring. Landfills like Illinois Waste Systems play a critical role in regional waste management infrastructure. They are subject to Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas collection and control, as well as groundwater monitoring requirements to prevent leachate contamination. The facility's location in rural Illinois underscores its importance for local waste disposal and resource management.

Landfills in Illinois, such as this one, operate under strict environmental regulations to manage methane emissions from decomposing waste and to prevent groundwater contamination from leachate. The site's proximity to agricultural areas and rural communities necessitates careful monitoring of air quality and water resources. Proper landfill gas collection systems help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, while leachate management protects local aquifers and surface waters.