Rumpke Landfill 33 - Operational Landfill in Effingham, Illinois

Rumpke Landfill 33 is an operational solid waste landfill located at 1713 S Willow, Effingham, Illinois, United States. The facility serves the local region for municipal solid waste disposal and is part of the broader Rumpke network of waste management operations. As a landfill, it plays a key role in the area's waste infrastructure. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas emissions. Illinois state environmental agencies also enforce compliance with leachate management and groundwater monitoring requirements. The NAICS code 562212 indicates it is classified as a solid waste landfill. Rumpke Landfill 33 contributes to the community by providing essential waste disposal services. Its environmental significance includes managing landfill gas and leachate to minimize impacts on local air and water quality. The facility's location in Effingham places it within a region with agricultural and industrial activity, influencing waste streams and operational practices.

Landfills like Rumpke Landfill 33 must manage landfill gas, primarily methane, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and comply with Clean Air Act standards. Leachate collection systems prevent groundwater contamination, especially important in areas with shallow aquifers. Proximity to communities requires careful traffic management and odor control to minimize local impacts.