Minidoka County Landfill and Transfer Station - Paul, Idaho Solid Waste Management

Minidoka County Landfill and Transfer Station is a landfill facility located at 275 N 400 W in Paul, Idaho, United States. It serves Minidoka County and the surrounding region, providing solid waste disposal and transfer services. The facility is currently operational and plays a key role in the area's waste management infrastructure. As a landfill, the facility is subject to US EPA regulations under RCRA Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills, and Clean Air Act rules for landfill gas emissions. The NAICS code 562212 indicates it is classified as a solid waste landfill. Typical operations include waste acceptance, compaction, and covering, with systems for leachate management and gas collection to mitigate environmental impacts. The facility's location in rural Idaho means it likely serves a mix of residential and agricultural waste streams. Proper management of landfill gas and leachate is critical to protect local groundwater and air quality. The transfer station component allows for efficient waste consolidation before final disposal, reducing transportation costs and emissions.

Landfills in Idaho must manage methane emissions from decomposing waste, which contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. Leachate, the liquid that percolates through waste, requires careful collection and treatment to prevent groundwater contamination. The facility's proximity to agricultural areas may necessitate additional controls to protect soil and water resources. Community proximity and truck traffic are also considerations for local residents.