LAND & LAKES CO Landfill - Chicago, Illinois Solid Waste Management Facility

LAND & LAKES CO is a landfill facility located at 2000 E 122ND ST in Chicago, Illinois, within Cook County. It operates as a solid waste management site, handling municipal and industrial waste for the region. The facility is classified under NAICS code 562212 for solid waste landfills. As a landfill in the United States, LAND & LAKES CO operates under federal regulations including the EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and the Clean Air Act (CAA) landfill gas emission standards. These regulations mandate leachate management systems, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas collection and control to mitigate environmental impacts. The facility's scale is typical for an urban landfill serving a major metropolitan area like Chicago. The landfill plays a critical role in managing the solid waste generated by Chicago and surrounding communities. Its location near Lake Michigan and residential areas necessitates careful environmental management to prevent groundwater contamination and control odors. The facility contributes to the region's waste infrastructure, supporting public health and sanitation while adhering to stringent environmental standards.

The landfill's proximity to Lake Michigan and the Chicago metropolitan area raises important environmental considerations. Leachate management is critical to prevent groundwater contamination, and the facility must comply with RCRA Subtitle D requirements for liner systems and monitoring. Landfill gas collection systems are essential to reduce methane emissions and comply with CAA regulations. Community proximity also requires traffic management and odor control measures to minimize local impacts.