SPENCER LANDFILL - Operational Landfill in New Windsor, Illinois

SPENCER LANDFILL is an operational solid waste landfill located in New Windsor, Illinois, within Mercer County. The facility is classified under NAICS code 562212 for solid waste landfills and serves the local community's waste management needs. As a landfill operating in the United States, SPENCER LANDFILL is subject to federal regulations under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills. State-level regulations in Illinois further enforce standards for landfill gas management, leachate control, and groundwater monitoring to minimize environmental impact. The facility plays a key role in managing solid waste for the region, contributing to waste disposal infrastructure in rural Illinois. Its operational status ensures continued service for local waste streams, with compliance to environmental safeguards typical of modern US landfills.

Landfills like SPENCER LANDFILL must manage methane emissions from decomposing waste through gas collection systems to reduce greenhouse gas impact. Leachate management is critical to prevent groundwater contamination, especially given the facility's location in an agricultural area with potential proximity to water resources. Community proximity and truck traffic are also considerations for local residents.