Marshall County Sanitary Landfill - Solid Waste Management in Marshalltown, Iowa

Marshall County Sanitary Landfill is a landfill facility located at 2313 Marshalltown Blvd, Marshalltown, Iowa, United States. It serves Marshall County and the surrounding area, providing solid waste disposal services. As an operational landfill, it plays a key role in the region's waste management infrastructure. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas. Landfills in Iowa are also subject to state-level environmental oversight. The NAICS code 562212 indicates this is a solid waste landfill facility. Marshall County Sanitary Landfill contributes to local waste management by providing a disposal option for residential and commercial waste. Proper landfill management is essential for minimizing environmental impacts such as methane emissions and leachate generation. The facility's location in a rural area may influence its operational practices and community engagement.

Landfills like Marshall County Sanitary Landfill must manage landfill gas, which primarily consists of methane, a potent greenhouse gas. Gas collection systems are often required to reduce emissions. Leachate management is also critical to prevent groundwater contamination, especially given the facility's proximity to local water resources. Community proximity and traffic from waste hauling are additional environmental considerations.