Mentzer Landfill - Solid Waste Landfill in Assumption, Illinois, USA

Mentzer Landfill is an operational solid waste landfill located in Assumption, Christian County, Illinois, United States. The facility manages municipal solid waste and operates under the regulatory oversight of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. As a landfill, it plays a key role in the region's waste management infrastructure, accepting waste from surrounding communities. The facility operates under the US EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations, which govern the design, operation, and closure of municipal solid waste landfills. These regulations require liners, leachate collection systems, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas management to minimize environmental impacts. The landfill's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is specifically engaged in solid waste landfill operations. Mentzer Landfill contributes to the waste management needs of Christian County and the broader central Illinois region. Its operational status ensures ongoing waste disposal capacity for local communities. The facility's location in a rural area helps manage community proximity concerns, while regulatory compliance addresses environmental risks such as leachate management and methane emissions.

The landfill is situated in a rural area of central Illinois, where groundwater protection is a key environmental concern. The facility must manage leachate to prevent contamination of local aquifers and surface waters. Landfill gas, primarily methane, is generated from decomposing waste and requires collection and control to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and odor impacts. Proximity to agricultural land and small communities necessitates careful traffic management and dust control.