Lyon County SLF - Landfill in Lynd, Minnesota, United States

Lyon County SLF is a municipal solid waste landfill located in Lynd, Minnesota, United States. Operated by Lyon County, the facility has been in operation since 1971 and is projected to remain open until 2085. It serves the local community by providing essential waste disposal services within the county. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA RCRA Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills, and the Clean Air Act's landfill gas rules. As a landfill in Minnesota, it is subject to state-specific environmental regulations that address leachate management, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas collection to mitigate methane emissions. Lyon County SLF plays a key role in the region's solid waste management infrastructure. Its long operational history and planned lifespan indicate a stable waste management solution for the community. The facility's location in a rural area helps minimize community proximity concerns, though traffic and odor management remain important operational considerations.

The landfill is situated in Lyon County, Minnesota, a region with agricultural land and proximity to the Minnesota River basin. Key environmental considerations for this facility include landfill gas collection to reduce methane leakage, leachate management to protect groundwater resources, and community proximity management given its rural setting. The local climate, with cold winters and moderate precipitation, influences leachate generation and gas collection efficiency.