PAXTON LANDFILL CORP - Operational Landfill in Chicago, Illinois

PAXTON LANDFILL CORP is an operational landfill located at 12201 S Oglesby in Chicago, Illinois, within Cook County. As a solid waste management facility, it plays a key role in the region's waste disposal infrastructure, handling municipal solid waste for the Chicago metropolitan area. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, specifically RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills, and Clean Air Act landfill gas rules. As a landfill in Illinois, it is subject to state-level environmental regulations that govern landfill gas collection, leachate management, and groundwater monitoring to minimize environmental impact. This landfill serves a densely populated urban area, making its operations critical for public health and sanitation. Its location near Lake Michigan and the Calumet River system necessitates careful environmental management to protect local water resources and reduce methane emissions through gas collection systems.

Located in an industrial area of Chicago near Lake Michigan, the landfill must manage leachate to prevent groundwater contamination and control methane emissions through gas collection systems. The proximity to residential communities and major transportation routes requires careful traffic management and odor control to minimize community impact.