ONEIDA COUNTY SANITARY LANDFILL - Malad City, Idaho Landfill

ONEIDA COUNTY SANITARY LANDFILL is a municipal solid waste landfill located at 1750 N Old Hwy 191 in Malad City, Idaho. It serves Oneida County and is currently operational. As a landfill, it is a key component of the region's solid waste management infrastructure. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act landfill gas rules. Landfills in Idaho typically manage waste from local communities and may include gas collection systems to mitigate methane emissions. The NAICS code 562212 indicates this facility is classified as a solid waste landfill. This landfill provides essential waste disposal services to Oneida County and surrounding areas. Proper management of landfill gas and leachate is critical to minimize environmental impacts. The facility's location in rural Idaho underscores the importance of balancing waste management needs with environmental stewardship.

Landfills like ONEIDA COUNTY SANITARY LANDFILL must manage methane emissions from decomposing waste, which is a potent greenhouse gas. Leachate, the liquid that percolates through waste, requires careful collection and treatment to prevent groundwater contamination. Proximity to local communities and traffic from waste hauling are additional environmental considerations. Regulatory compliance under RCRA Subtitle D and Clean Air Act rules helps mitigate these risks.