TSCHIFFGRIE EXCAVATION INC Landfill - Dubuque, Iowa Solid Waste Management

TSCHIFFGRIE EXCAVATION INC is a landfill facility located in Dubuque, Iowa, United States. It serves the local community by providing solid waste disposal services. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 562212 for solid waste landfills. As a landfill in the United States, the facility operates under the regulatory framework of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste and Clean Air Act landfill gas rules. State-level regulations in Iowa also govern leachate management and groundwater monitoring. The facility's scale is typical for a regional landfill serving Dubuque County. The landfill plays a key role in the region's waste management infrastructure, handling waste from residential, commercial, and industrial sources. Proper management of landfill gas and leachate is critical to minimize environmental impact. The facility contributes to the circular economy by potentially capturing methane for energy recovery.

The landfill is situated in Dubuque, Iowa, near the Mississippi River. The region's hydrogeology requires careful leachate management to protect groundwater resources. Landfill gas collection systems are essential to mitigate methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas. Proximity to residential areas necessitates odor control and traffic management to minimize community impacts.