Lake View LF - Landfill in Erie, Pennsylvania | Solid Waste Management

Lake View LF is a landfill facility located at 851 Robison Road East in Erie, Pennsylvania, United States. Owned and operated by WM, the facility has been operational since 1972 and is projected to remain open until 2071. It serves as a key component of the region's solid waste management infrastructure, handling municipal solid waste from Erie County and surrounding areas. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act requirements for landfill gas management. As a landfill in Pennsylvania, it must comply with state-specific environmental regulations regarding leachate treatment, groundwater monitoring, and methane gas collection. The landfill's long operational timeline indicates significant capacity and ongoing investment in waste management infrastructure. Lake View LF plays a critical role in managing solid waste for the Erie community, with a focus on environmental protection through leachate management and gas collection systems. Its location in northwestern Pennsylvania near Lake Erie necessitates careful groundwater monitoring to protect local water resources. The facility's long-term operation supports regional waste disposal needs while adhering to federal and state environmental standards.

The landfill's proximity to Lake Erie and local waterways requires robust leachate management and groundwater monitoring to prevent contamination. Methane gas collection systems are essential to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and comply with Clean Air Act regulations. Community proximity and truck traffic are also key considerations for this facility, typical of landfills in populated areas.