KILLINGLY LANDFILL - Operational Landfill in Killingly, Connecticut, United States

KILLINGLY LANDFILL is an operational landfill located on Brick House Road in Killingly, Connecticut, United States. It serves the Northeastern Connecticut region and is classified under NAICS code 562212 for solid waste landfills. The facility is part of the broader solid waste management infrastructure in the state. As a landfill, KILLINGLY LANDFILL operates under the US EPA's RCRA Subtitle D regulations for municipal solid waste landfills, which govern liner systems, leachate management, and groundwater monitoring. The facility also complies with Clean Air Act landfill gas rules, requiring gas collection and control systems to mitigate methane emissions. Connecticut's solid waste management framework emphasizes waste diversion and landfill gas utilization. The landfill plays a key role in managing waste from the local community and surrounding areas. Its operational status indicates ongoing waste acceptance and environmental monitoring. The facility's location in a rural area of Connecticut influences its environmental context, with considerations for groundwater protection and community proximity.

The landfill's location in Killingly, Connecticut, places it in a region with moderate population density and proximity to groundwater resources. Solid waste landfills in this area must manage leachate to prevent groundwater contamination and implement landfill gas collection systems to reduce methane emissions. Community proximity and truck traffic are also key environmental considerations for this facility.