LEWIS LANDFILL - Operational Solid Waste Landfill in Beardstown, Illinois

LEWIS LANDFILL is an operational solid waste landfill located in Beardstown, Illinois, United States. The facility manages municipal solid waste for the Cass County region, operating under the regulatory framework of the US EPA RCRA Subtitle D, which governs the design, operation, and closure of municipal solid waste landfills. As a landfill, it plays a key role in the region's waste management infrastructure. The facility operates under NAICS code 562212 (Solid Waste Landfill), indicating its classification as a landfill for solid waste disposal. Landfills in this sector typically handle tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of tons per year. The site is subject to federal and state regulations, including landfill gas management and leachate control requirements. Environmental considerations for LEWIS LANDFILL include methane emissions from decomposing waste and leachate management to protect groundwater. The facility's location in a rural area of Illinois may reduce community proximity concerns, but traffic from waste hauling vehicles remains a factor. Proper gas collection and leachate treatment systems are essential for minimizing environmental impact.

The LEWIS LANDFILL operates in a rural part of Cass County, Illinois, where groundwater protection is a key environmental concern. Landfills in this region must manage leachate to prevent contamination of local aquifers. Methane generation from waste decomposition requires gas collection systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate odor. Proximity to agricultural land and the Illinois River watershed adds sensitivity to water quality management.