Knox County Landfill - Operational Municipal Solid Waste Landfill in Oneida, Illinois

Knox County Landfill is an operational solid waste facility located at 996 Knox Rd 2150N in Oneida, Illinois, United States. It serves Knox County and the surrounding region as a municipal solid waste landfill, operating under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which governs the design, operation, and closure of landfills. The facility is classified under NAICS code 562212 (Solid Waste Landfill) and is subject to Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas emissions, including gas collection and control systems to mitigate methane leakage. Typical operations involve waste compaction, daily cover, and leachate management to protect groundwater resources. As a regional landfill, Knox County Landfill plays a critical role in managing the community's solid waste stream. Its location in rural Illinois, with proximity to agricultural areas, requires careful environmental monitoring to prevent impacts on local water resources and air quality. The facility's operational status ensures continued service for waste disposal needs in the region.

The landfill operates in a region with agricultural land use and shallow groundwater aquifers, making leachate management a key environmental concern. Landfill gas collection systems are essential to reduce methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas. Proximity to rural communities requires careful traffic management and odor control to minimize local impacts.