Sangamon Valley Landfill Inc - Springfield, Illinois Landfill Facility

Sangamon Valley Landfill Inc is a landfill facility located at 2565 Sandhill Rd, Springfield, Illinois, United States. It operates within the solid waste management sector, serving the Sangamon County area. The facility is classified under NAICS code 562212, which covers solid waste landfills. As a landfill in the United States, this facility operates under federal regulations including the EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and the Clean Air Act (CAA) landfill gas emission guidelines. Illinois state regulations further govern landfill operations, including leachate management and groundwater monitoring. The facility's scale and specific technical details are not publicly available, but typical landfills of this type manage waste through controlled disposal and gas collection systems. The landfill plays a key role in solid waste management for the Springfield metropolitan area and surrounding communities. Its operational status indicates ongoing service, contributing to regional waste disposal needs. Environmental considerations include landfill gas management to reduce methane emissions and leachate control to protect local groundwater resources.

The landfill is located in Sangamon County, Illinois, an area with a mix of agricultural and urban land use. Groundwater protection is a key concern due to the potential for leachate migration. The facility must comply with landfill gas collection requirements to mitigate methane leakage, a potent greenhouse gas. Proximity to residential areas in Springfield necessitates careful management of traffic, odor, and community impacts.