McPherson County Landfill - Municipal Solid Waste Landfill in McPherson, Kansas

McPherson County Landfill is a municipal solid waste landfill located at 1472 Pueblo Road in McPherson, Kansas. Operated by the McPherson Area Solid Waste Utility (MASWU), the facility has been serving the region since it opened in 2014. As a modern landfill, it plays a key role in managing solid waste for McPherson County and surrounding areas. The landfill operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), specifically Subtitle D of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) for municipal solid waste landfills. This includes requirements for liner systems, leachate collection, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas management. The facility is subject to state-level regulations enforced by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. McPherson County Landfill provides essential waste disposal services to the local community, supporting public health and environmental protection. Its location in rural Kansas allows for adequate buffer zones, and modern landfill design helps mitigate potential environmental impacts such as groundwater contamination and methane emissions. The facility contributes to the region's waste management infrastructure.

The landfill is situated in McPherson County, Kansas, an area with agricultural land use and a semi-arid climate. Key environmental considerations for this facility include leachate management to protect groundwater quality, as the region relies on aquifers for drinking water. Landfill gas collection systems are typically required to reduce methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas. Proximity to rural communities necessitates careful traffic management and odor control to minimize local impacts.