Overview
Perry Ridge Landfill, Inc. is an operational landfill in Du Quoin, Illinois, United States. Opened in 2004, it serves the region's solid waste management needs under owner GERE Properties, Inc.
Perry Ridge Landfill, Inc. is a municipal solid waste landfill located at 6305 Sacred Heart Road in Du Quoin, Perry County, Illinois, United States. The facility has been operational since 2004 and is owned by GERE Properties, Inc. It operates under the regulatory oversight of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, complying with RCRA Subtitle D standards for municipal solid waste landfills. The landfill is designed to manage waste with modern engineering controls typical of U.S. landfills, including a composite liner system, leachate collection and treatment, and a gas collection system to capture methane for energy or flaring. The facility's operational status is open, with a projected closure year of 2040, indicating a long-term commitment to waste disposal in the region. As a key solid waste management asset in southern Illinois, Perry Ridge Landfill serves the local communities by providing essential waste disposal services. Its location in a rural area helps manage environmental impacts, though ongoing monitoring of groundwater and air emissions is required under its operating permit. The landfill contributes to the regional waste management infrastructure, supporting public health and environmental protection.
Environmental context
The landfill is situated in a rural area of Perry County, Illinois, where groundwater protection is a primary concern due to the potential for leachate migration. The facility must manage methane emissions through gas collection systems to mitigate greenhouse gas contributions. Proximity to agricultural land and residential areas in Du Quoin requires careful traffic management and odor control to minimize community impacts.
Frequently asked questions
Perry Ridge Landfill is located at 6305 Sacred Heart Road, Du Quoin, Illinois 62832, United States.
As a municipal solid waste landfill, Perry Ridge Landfill accepts household, commercial, and non-hazardous industrial waste, subject to its permit conditions.
The landfill opened in 2004 and is projected to close in 2040, based on its current operational plan.
The landfill operates under the U.S. EPA's RCRA Subtitle D regulations for municipal solid waste landfills, as well as state-level rules enforced by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.
The landfill employs a composite liner system, leachate collection, and gas collection to control methane emissions, with regular groundwater monitoring to protect local water resources.
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