JENNINGS LANDFILL - Operational Landfill in Timewell, Illinois

JENNINGS LANDFILL is an operational solid waste landfill located in Timewell, Brown County, Illinois, United States. The facility serves the local community and surrounding areas, accepting municipal solid waste for disposal. As a landfill, it plays a key role in the region's waste management infrastructure. The landfill operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste and Clean Air Act requirements for landfill gas management. In Illinois, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency oversees permitting and compliance. The facility's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is a solid waste landfill, typically handling significant tonnages per year. Environmental management at JENNINGS LANDFILL involves landfill gas collection and control to reduce methane emissions, leachate management to protect groundwater, and operational practices to minimize community impacts such as traffic and odor. The facility's location in a rural area may influence its environmental footprint and community relations.

The landfill is situated in a rural area of Illinois, where groundwater protection is a key concern due to potential leachate migration. Landfill gas, primarily methane, must be collected and flared or utilized to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Proximity to agricultural land and residential areas requires careful management of odors, dust, and traffic. Illinois regulations mandate groundwater monitoring and gas control systems to mitigate these risks.