Liquid Recovery Inc Landfill - Alsip, Illinois Solid Waste Management

Liquid Recovery Inc is a landfill facility located at 13005 S Hamlin Court in Alsip, Cook County, Illinois. It is currently operational and serves the solid waste management needs of the greater Chicago region. As a landfill, it plays a key role in the disposal of municipal solid waste in one of the most populous areas of the United States. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act requirements for landfill gas management. The NAICS code 562212 indicates it is classified as a solid waste landfill. Typical operations involve waste placement, compaction, and daily cover, along with systems for leachate collection and gas management to mitigate environmental impacts. Located in Cook County, Illinois, the landfill is situated in a densely populated urban area, which presents specific operational challenges such as community proximity and traffic management. Proper landfill gas collection and leachate control are critical to minimize methane emissions and protect groundwater. The facility contributes to regional waste disposal infrastructure, supporting public health and environmental standards.

The landfill is located in Alsip, Illinois, within the Chicago metropolitan area, a region with high population density and significant industrial activity. Key environmental considerations for this facility include landfill gas collection to reduce methane leakage, leachate management to prevent groundwater contamination, and community proximity requiring odor and traffic controls. The site's location near residential and commercial areas necessitates robust environmental monitoring and compliance with US EPA regulations.