Millstadt Municipal Landfill - Solid Waste Landfill in Millstadt, Illinois

Millstadt Municipal Landfill is an operational solid waste facility located at 617 E. Laurel in Millstadt, Illinois, within St. Clair County. As a landfill, it serves the region's waste disposal needs, accepting municipal solid waste from the surrounding communities. The facility is classified under NAICS code 562212 for solid waste landfills. The landfill operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills. This includes requirements for liner systems, leachate collection, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas management. The facility must also comply with Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas emissions, including gas collection and control systems for larger landfills. As a municipal landfill in Illinois, Millstadt Municipal Landfill plays a key role in local waste management infrastructure. The facility's operations are subject to state and federal oversight to ensure environmental protection, including groundwater monitoring and methane gas management. Its location in a residential area necessitates careful management of traffic, odor, and community impacts.

Landfills like Millstadt Municipal Landfill must manage environmental risks including methane gas generation from decomposing waste, which contributes to greenhouse gas emissions if not captured. Leachate, a liquid that percolates through waste, requires collection and treatment to prevent groundwater contamination. Proximity to residential areas in Millstadt necessitates careful management of truck traffic, odors, and potential impacts on local water resources. The facility's location in the Mississippi River watershed adds importance to groundwater protection measures.