Mackay Landfill - Solid Waste Management Facility in Mackay, Idaho

Mackay Landfill is an operational solid waste facility located in Mackay, Idaho, within Custer County. As a landfill, it serves the local community by managing municipal solid waste in a region characterized by rural and mountainous terrain. The facility is classified under NAICS code 562212, which covers solid waste landfills. The landfill operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency's RCRA Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills. This includes requirements for liner systems, leachate collection, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas management. In Idaho, the facility is also subject to state-level environmental regulations that align with federal standards. Mackay Landfill plays a key role in waste management for the surrounding area, providing essential disposal services while adhering to environmental safeguards. Its location in a rural setting underscores the importance of proper landfill operations to protect local groundwater and air quality, particularly given the region's reliance on natural resources.

The landfill's location in rural Idaho presents specific environmental considerations, including potential impacts on groundwater from leachate and methane emissions from decomposing waste. Proper management of landfill gas is critical to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, while leachate collection systems help prevent contamination of nearby water sources. The facility's proximity to natural areas underscores the need for robust environmental monitoring.