Loess Hills Sanitary Landfill - Malvern, Iowa Landfill Operations

Loess Hills Sanitary Landfill is an operational landfill located at 59722 290th St., Malvern, Mills County, Iowa, United States. It serves the local community and surrounding areas for solid waste disposal, operating under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste and Clean Air Act rules for landfill gas management. The facility is classified under NAICS codes 221210 (Solid Waste Landfill) and 562212 (Solid Waste Landfill). As a landfill in the United States, it is subject to federal and state regulations governing landfill design, operation, and closure. Typical landfills of this scale manage waste through controlled disposal, with systems for leachate collection and gas management to mitigate environmental impacts. Loess Hills Sanitary Landfill plays a key role in the waste management infrastructure of Mills County and the broader Iowa region. Its operations contribute to the safe disposal of solid waste, while regulatory compliance ensures protection of local groundwater and air quality. The facility's location in the Loess Hills region underscores the importance of proper waste management in an ecologically sensitive area.

The landfill is situated in the Loess Hills region of Iowa, characterized by unique soil formations and sensitive ecosystems. Proper waste management is critical to prevent leachate contamination of groundwater and to manage methane emissions from decomposing waste. The facility's compliance with US EPA regulations helps mitigate risks to local water resources and air quality, particularly given the proximity to agricultural lands and natural habitats.