Jones County Sanitary Landfill - Anamosa, Iowa Landfill Facility

Jones County Sanitary Landfill is an operational landfill located at 13859 Edinburgh Rd in Anamosa, Iowa, United States. It serves Jones County and the surrounding area, providing essential solid waste disposal services. As a landfill, it is a key component of the local waste management infrastructure. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, specifically RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills, and must comply with Clean Air Act landfill gas rules. The landfill likely employs standard practices such as waste compaction, daily cover, and leachate management to minimize environmental impact. Its NAICS code 562212 indicates it is a solid waste landfill. Environmental management at the landfill includes monitoring for methane gas generation and leachate control to protect groundwater. The facility's location in a rural area of Iowa reduces some community proximity concerns, but traffic from waste hauling vehicles is a consideration. Proper operation ensures the landfill meets state and federal standards for environmental protection.

The landfill is situated in a rural area of Jones County, Iowa, where groundwater protection is a primary environmental concern. Leachate management systems are critical to prevent contamination of local water resources. Methane gas generated from decomposing waste must be collected and controlled to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, in compliance with EPA landfill gas regulations. The facility's proximity to agricultural land and residential areas requires careful management of odors and traffic.