Lawrence County Regional Landfill - Solid Waste Management in Sumner, Illinois

Lawrence County Regional Landfill is an operational solid waste facility located in Sumner, Illinois, United States. As a landfill, it manages municipal solid waste for the surrounding area, operating under the regulatory framework of the US EPA RCRA Subtitle D, which governs the design, operation, and closure of municipal solid waste landfills. The facility is classified under NAICS code 562212 (Solid Waste Landfill) and is situated in Lawrence County. Landfills of this type typically handle tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of tons per year, depending on service area. The site is subject to Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas management, including gas collection and control systems to mitigate methane emissions. Environmental considerations for this landfill include leachate management to protect groundwater quality, given its location in a rural area with potential groundwater proximity. Community impact factors such as traffic from waste hauling vehicles and odor management are also relevant. The facility plays a key role in regional waste disposal infrastructure.

The landfill is located in a rural area of Lawrence County, Illinois, where groundwater protection is a key environmental concern. Leachate generated from waste decomposition must be carefully managed to prevent contamination of local aquifers. Additionally, landfill gas, primarily methane, requires collection and treatment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and comply with Clean Air Act standards. Proximity to residential areas may necessitate odor control and traffic management measures.