TAZEWELL RECYCLING & DISPOSAL FACILITY - Landfill in East Peoria, Illinois

TAZEWELL RECYCLING & DISPOSAL FACILITY is a landfill located at 3550 E Washington St, East Peoria, Illinois, United States. As a solid waste management facility, it plays a key role in the region's waste disposal infrastructure, handling municipal solid waste from Tazewell County and surrounding areas. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act landfill gas rules. Landfills of this scale typically employ liner systems, leachate collection, and gas management to mitigate environmental impacts. The facility's NAICS codes (221118 and 562212) indicate involvement in waste treatment and disposal. Environmental considerations for this landfill include methane generation from decomposing waste, which is managed through gas collection systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Leachate management is critical to protect local groundwater, and the facility's proximity to East Peoria requires careful traffic and odor management to minimize community impact.

The landfill is situated in Tazewell County, Illinois, an area with a mix of agricultural and industrial land use. The local climate, with seasonal precipitation, necessitates robust leachate management to prevent groundwater contamination. Methane emissions from the landfill are a key environmental concern, and gas collection systems are typically employed to capture and flare or utilize the gas. Proximity to the Illinois River and residential areas in East Peoria adds to the importance of proper waste containment and odor control.