Ottumwa/Wapello County Sanitary Landfill - Solid Waste Management in Ottumwa, Iowa

The Ottumwa/Wapello County Sanitary Landfill is an operational landfill located at 13277 165th Ave, Ottumwa, Iowa, United States. It serves Wapello County and the surrounding area, providing essential solid waste disposal services. As a landfill, it plays a key role in the region's waste management infrastructure. This facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste and Clean Air Act landfill gas rules. Landfills in the United States are required to manage leachate and landfill gas to minimize environmental impact. The facility's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is a solid waste landfill, typically handling a range of non-hazardous waste. The landfill's environmental significance lies in its management of waste in a region with agricultural and residential areas. Proper landfill gas collection and leachate control are critical to reducing methane emissions and protecting groundwater. The facility contributes to local waste management and supports community sanitation.

Landfills in Iowa operate in a region with significant agricultural activity and proximity to water resources. Key environmental considerations include landfill gas management to reduce methane emissions, leachate control to prevent groundwater contamination, and community impact from traffic and odors. The Ottumwa/Wapello County Sanitary Landfill must comply with state and federal regulations to mitigate these risks.