McKenzie County Landfill - Municipal Solid Waste Landfill in Arnegard, North Dakota

McKenzie County Landfill is a municipal solid waste landfill located in Arnegard, North Dakota, approximately 6 miles west of Watford City. The facility is owned by McKenzie County, ND, and is currently operational, providing waste disposal services to the local community. As a county-owned landfill, it plays a key role in managing solid waste generated in the region. The landfill operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality. It is subject to Subtitle D of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), which sets standards for municipal solid waste landfills, including liner systems, leachate management, and groundwater monitoring. The facility also complies with Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas emissions. McKenzie County Landfill serves a rural area in western North Dakota, an oil-producing region that has experienced population and waste volume fluctuations. Proper waste management is critical to protect local groundwater and air quality. The facility's operational status ensures continued service for the county's waste disposal needs.

The landfill is situated in McKenzie County, North Dakota, a region with a semi-arid climate and shallow groundwater aquifers. Proper leachate management is essential to prevent groundwater contamination. Landfill gas, primarily methane, must be collected and controlled to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and odor impacts. The facility's proximity to rural communities and agricultural land requires careful traffic management and dust control.