Morrison County Landfill - Little Falls, Minnesota Municipal Solid Waste Landfill

Morrison County Landfill is a municipal solid waste landfill located at 17502 Iris Road, County Road 35, in Little Falls, Minnesota, United States. Owned by Morrison County, MN, the facility has been operational since 1971 and is projected to continue operations until 2052. As a landfill serving Morrison County, it plays a key role in regional solid waste management. The landfill operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste and Clean Air Act requirements for landfill gas management. In Minnesota, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) oversees landfill permitting and compliance. Typical landfill operations include waste compaction, daily cover, leachate collection and treatment, and landfill gas monitoring or capture. As a long-serving facility, Morrison County Landfill provides essential waste disposal services to the local community. Its extended operational timeline through 2052 indicates planned capacity for future waste management needs. The facility's environmental performance depends on effective leachate management and landfill gas controls, which are standard for modern landfills in the United States.

Landfills in Minnesota, including Morrison County Landfill, must manage leachate to protect groundwater resources, as the region has abundant surface water and groundwater. Landfill gas, primarily methane, is a concern due to its greenhouse gas potential; many landfills are required to install gas collection systems. The facility's rural location may reduce community proximity issues, but traffic from waste hauling remains a consideration.