Pekin Landfill - Operational Solid Waste Landfill in Pekin, Illinois

Pekin Landfill is an operational solid waste facility located at 11916 Towerline Rd., Pekin, Illinois, within Tazewell County. The landfill serves the local community and surrounding areas, managing municipal solid waste in compliance with state and federal regulations. As a landfill, it plays a key role in the region's waste management infrastructure. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills. This includes requirements for liner systems, leachate collection, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas management. The landfill's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is classified as a solid waste landfill, subject to specific operational and environmental standards. Pekin Landfill contributes to the waste management needs of Tazewell County and the broader central Illinois region. Its location near the Illinois River and within an agricultural and industrial area necessitates careful environmental management to protect local water resources and air quality. The facility's ongoing operations support community sanitation and waste disposal services.

Landfills like Pekin Landfill require robust environmental management to address key risks such as landfill gas generation (primarily methane), leachate production, and groundwater protection. The facility's proximity to the Illinois River and agricultural lands underscores the importance of leachate containment and gas collection systems to prevent water contamination and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Community proximity and truck traffic are additional considerations for operational planning.