Peoria City/County Landfills #1 and #2 - Brimfield, Illinois Landfill Facility

Peoria City/County Landfills #1 and #2 are located at 11501 W. Cottonwood Road in Brimfield, Illinois, within Peoria County. The facility has been operational since 1976 and is jointly owned by the City of Peoria and Peoria County. It serves as a key solid waste management site for the region, handling municipal solid waste under the operational management of WM (Waste Management). The landfill operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Subtitle D of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), which governs municipal solid waste landfills. Compliance with the Clean Air Act (CAA) landfill gas rules is also required, including gas collection and control systems to mitigate methane emissions. The facility's long operational history reflects its role in the regional waste management infrastructure. Environmental considerations for this site include landfill gas management to reduce methane leakage, leachate collection and treatment to protect groundwater, and proximity to the local community in Brimfield. As an operational landfill, ongoing monitoring and regulatory compliance are essential to minimize environmental impacts. The facility contributes to the circular economy by managing waste from the Peoria metropolitan area.

The Peoria City/County Landfills are situated in a rural area near Brimfield, Illinois, with agricultural land and residential communities nearby. Key environmental concerns for landfills include methane emissions from decomposing waste, which contribute to greenhouse gas emissions, and leachate management to prevent groundwater contamination. The facility's proximity to the Illinois River watershed underscores the importance of robust leachate control systems. Community proximity also raises considerations for odor, traffic, and air quality.