Kootenai County Farm Landfill - Solid Waste Management in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Kootenai County Farm Landfill is a municipal solid waste landfill located in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, United States. It operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste and Clean Air Act landfill gas rules. The facility serves Kootenai County and surrounding areas, managing waste disposal for the local community. As a landfill, the facility is designed to contain and manage solid waste, with systems for leachate collection and gas management to mitigate environmental impacts. The NAICS code 562212 indicates it is classified as a solid waste landfill. Typical operations include waste compaction, daily cover, and monitoring of groundwater and gas emissions to comply with state and federal regulations. The landfill plays a key role in the region's waste management infrastructure, providing essential disposal services for residential and commercial waste. Its location near Coeur d'Alene and Highway 95 ensures accessibility while requiring careful management of traffic and community impacts. The facility contributes to the area's environmental stewardship by adhering to modern landfill standards.

The landfill is situated in the Pacific Northwest, a region with significant precipitation, which necessitates robust leachate management to protect groundwater. Proximity to the Spokane Valley-Rathdrum Prairie aquifer, a sole-source aquifer, underscores the importance of liner integrity and monitoring. Landfill gas collection systems are critical to reduce methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas, and to comply with Clean Air Act requirements. Community proximity requires careful odor and traffic management.