Marissa Landfill - Solid Waste Management Facility in Marissa, Illinois

Marissa Landfill is a solid waste management facility located in Marissa, Illinois, within St. Clair County. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 562212, which covers solid waste landfills. As a landfill, it serves the local community by providing disposal capacity for municipal solid waste. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), specifically RCRA Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills. This includes requirements for liner systems, leachate collection, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas management. The landfill is subject to state-level oversight by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. Marissa Landfill plays a key role in the region's waste management infrastructure. Its location in a rural area near Marissa allows it to serve both residential and commercial waste generators. Proper management of landfill gas and leachate is critical to minimizing environmental impacts, and the facility's compliance with federal and state regulations helps ensure safe operation.

Landfills in Illinois must manage landfill gas, which primarily consists of methane and carbon dioxide, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and odor. Leachate, the liquid that percolates through waste, requires careful collection and treatment to prevent groundwater contamination. The facility's proximity to local water resources and communities necessitates robust environmental controls, including groundwater monitoring and gas collection systems.