PEORIA/CITY-COUNTY LANDFILL #1 AND #2 - Brimfield, Illinois Landfill Facility

PEORIA/CITY-COUNTY LANDFILL #1 AND #2 is a municipal solid waste landfill located at 11501 Cottonwood Road in Brimfield, Illinois. Operated under the jurisdiction of Peoria County, this facility serves the surrounding communities with waste disposal services. As a landfill, it plays a key role in the region's solid waste management infrastructure. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA'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 facility. Environmental considerations for this landfill include methane gas generation from decomposing waste, which is typically managed through gas collection systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Leachate management is also critical to protect local groundwater resources. The facility's location in a rural area near Brimfield helps minimize community proximity concerns, though truck traffic for waste delivery remains a factor.

The landfill is situated in a rural area of Peoria County, Illinois, where groundwater protection is a key environmental concern. Leachate generated from waste decomposition must be carefully managed to prevent contamination of local aquifers. Methane emissions from the landfill contribute to greenhouse gas levels, making gas collection systems important for reducing the facility's climate impact. The site's distance from dense residential areas helps mitigate community exposure to odors and traffic.