Overview
Miles City Area Solid Waste District is an operational landfill in Miles City, Montana, serving Custer County. It manages municipal solid waste under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations.
Miles City Area Solid Waste District is an operational landfill located at 4752 Leighton Boulevard in Miles City, Montana. Serving Custer County, this facility manages municipal solid waste for the local community and surrounding area. As a landfill, it plays a key role in the region's waste management infrastructure. Operating under the regulatory framework of the US EPA RCRA Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills, the facility must comply with standards for liner systems, leachate collection, and groundwater monitoring. Additionally, landfill gas management is subject to Clean Air Act regulations. The landfill's design and operation are typical for a facility of its scale in rural Montana. The Miles City Area Solid Waste District provides essential waste disposal services to the community, supporting public health and environmental protection. Its location in eastern Montana places it in a semi-arid climate, which influences leachate generation and gas management practices. The facility's continued operation ensures proper waste containment and resource recovery in the region.
Environmental context
In the semi-arid climate of eastern Montana, landfill operations face unique challenges such as lower moisture levels affecting leachate generation and methane production. The facility's proximity to the Yellowstone River watershed necessitates careful groundwater monitoring to prevent contamination. Community proximity and truck traffic are managed through operational controls to minimize local impacts.
Frequently asked questions
Miles City Area Solid Waste District is located at 4752 Leighton Boulevard, Miles City, Montana 59301, United States.
As a municipal solid waste landfill, it handles household and commercial waste generated in Custer County and surrounding areas.
The landfill operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D standards for municipal solid waste landfills, including requirements for liners, leachate collection, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas management under the Clean Air Act.
Environmental risks are managed through engineered systems such as composite liners, leachate collection and treatment, groundwater monitoring wells, and landfill gas collection to reduce methane emissions.
The facility is currently operational and actively accepting waste for disposal.
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