Millard County LF - Delta, Utah Landfill | Solid Waste Management

Millard County LF is a municipal solid waste landfill located at 2250 S. Highway 50 in Delta, Utah, United States. The facility has been operational since 1986 and is owned and operated by Millard County, UT. It serves the local community in Millard County, managing solid waste disposal for the region. As a Subtitle D landfill under the US EPA RCRA framework, Millard County LF is subject to federal regulations for municipal solid waste landfills, including liner and leachate collection systems, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas management. The facility's operational status and projected closure in 2034 indicate a long-term commitment to regional waste management. The landfill plays a key role in solid waste management for Millard County, providing essential disposal services to the surrounding communities. Proper management of landfill gas and leachate is critical to minimize environmental impacts, particularly given the arid climate of Utah and the proximity to local groundwater resources.

Millard County LF operates in a semi-arid region of Utah, where water resources are scarce and groundwater protection is paramount. Landfill gas, primarily methane, must be managed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and odor impacts. Leachate management is also critical to prevent contamination of local aquifers. The facility's location near Highway 50 and the community of Delta requires careful traffic management and dust control to minimize community impacts.