Lake Landfill-Waste Management of IL Inc - Northbrook, Illinois Landfill

Lake Landfill-Waste Management of IL Inc is an operational landfill located at 1300 Willow Rd, Northbrook, Illinois, within Cook County. The facility is part of the solid waste management infrastructure serving the greater Chicago area, handling municipal solid waste under the regulatory oversight of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and the US EPA. As a landfill in the United States, this facility operates under Subtitle D of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), which sets standards for municipal solid waste landfills, including liner systems, leachate collection, and groundwater monitoring. The facility's NAICS codes (221118 and 562212) indicate involvement in solid waste landfill operations and other waste treatment and disposal. The landfill plays a significant role in regional waste management, serving communities in Cook County and potentially beyond. Its location in a densely populated area underscores the importance of proper environmental management, including methane capture and leachate treatment, to minimize impacts on local air and water quality.

Landfills in Illinois, particularly those in urbanized areas like Northbrook, face environmental challenges related to methane emissions from decomposing waste and leachate management to protect groundwater. The facility's proximity to residential areas and the Chicago metropolitan region necessitates robust gas collection systems and groundwater monitoring to mitigate risks. Regulatory compliance with RCRA Subtitle D and state-specific requirements is critical for minimizing environmental impact.