Indiana Recycling & Renewable Fuels LLC - Landfill in Chicago Heights, Illinois

Indiana Recycling & Renewable Fuels LLC is a landfill facility located at 1301 S State St, Chicago Heights, Illinois, in Cook County. It operates as a solid waste management site, handling municipal and industrial waste for the surrounding area. The facility is currently operational and plays a key role in the region's waste disposal infrastructure. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency, specifically RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills, and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas management. As a landfill, it manages waste through controlled disposal, with systems for leachate collection and gas monitoring to mitigate environmental impacts. The NAICS codes associated with the facility (339999 and 562212) indicate involvement in both miscellaneous manufacturing and solid waste landfill operations. This landfill contributes to the waste management capacity of the Chicago metropolitan area, serving communities in Cook County and beyond. Its location in an industrial area near major transportation routes facilitates waste collection and disposal. The facility's operations are subject to state and federal environmental oversight, ensuring compliance with standards for groundwater protection and air quality.

Landfills in Illinois, such as this one, must manage leachate to prevent groundwater contamination, given the region's relatively high water table and proximity to Lake Michigan. Methane generation from decomposing waste is a key concern, requiring gas collection systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and comply with Clean Air Act standards. The facility's location in an urbanized area also necessitates careful management of traffic, odor, and community impacts.