ST ANTHONY LANDFILL - Solid Waste Landfill in Saint Anthony, Idaho

ST ANTHONY LANDFILL is an operational solid waste landfill located at 716 N 2400 E in Saint Anthony, Idaho, within Fremont County. The facility serves the local community by providing municipal solid waste disposal services, operating under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Idaho state environmental agencies. As a landfill, the facility is subject to US EPA RCRA Subtitle D requirements for municipal solid waste landfills, which govern design, operation, and closure. The landfill likely incorporates liner systems, leachate collection, and groundwater monitoring to protect local water resources. Landfill gas management, including collection and flaring or energy recovery, is typically required under EPA's Clean Air Act regulations for larger landfills. The landfill plays a key role in waste management for the Saint Anthony area and Fremont County. Its location in a rural setting with agricultural and natural landscapes requires careful environmental management to minimize impacts on groundwater and air quality. The facility contributes to community sanitation and public health by providing a regulated disposal option for local waste.

The landfill operates in a region with agricultural land and proximity to the Teton River and other water bodies, making leachate management and groundwater protection critical. Landfill gas, primarily methane, must be collected and controlled to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and odor impacts. Community proximity and truck traffic are typical concerns for rural landfills, requiring proper access road management and dust control.