North Dallas Sanitary Landfill - Perry, Iowa Solid Waste Management Facility

North Dallas Sanitary Landfill is an operational landfill located at 2499 337th Street in Perry, Iowa, within Boone County. The facility serves the local community by providing solid waste disposal services, operating under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency's RCRA Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills. As a landfill, the facility is designed to manage waste through controlled disposal, with systems for waste compaction, daily cover, and leachate management. The site operates under state and federal regulations that require groundwater monitoring, landfill gas management, and post-closure care. The NAICS code 562212 indicates it is classified as a solid waste landfill. The landfill plays a key role in the waste management infrastructure of central Iowa, serving Perry and surrounding areas. Its operational status ensures ongoing waste disposal capacity for the region, while regulatory compliance helps mitigate environmental impacts such as methane emissions and groundwater contamination risks.

The North Dallas Sanitary Landfill operates in a rural agricultural region of Iowa, where groundwater protection is critical due to the area's reliance on aquifers for drinking water and irrigation. Landfills in this setting must manage leachate to prevent contamination of nearby water resources. Additionally, methane generation from decomposing waste requires gas collection systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and comply with Clean Air Act landfill gas rules. The facility's proximity to Perry and surrounding communities necessitates careful traffic management and odor control to minimize local impacts.