UPPER ROCK ENERGY PARTNERS LLC - UPPER ROCK ISLAND COUNTY LANDFILL: Solid Waste Management in East Moline, Illinois

UPPER ROCK ENERGY PARTNERS LLC - UPPER ROCK ISLAND COUNTY LANDFILL is an operational solid waste landfill located at 17201 20th Ave N, East Moline, Illinois, in the United States. The facility serves Rock Island County and the surrounding region, managing municipal solid waste in compliance with federal and state environmental standards. As a landfill in the United States, this facility operates under the US EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D regulations for municipal solid waste landfills, as well as Clean Air Act requirements for landfill gas management. The facility plays a key role in regional waste management, providing disposal capacity for the East Moline area. Its operational status ensures ongoing service to the community, while adherence to regulatory frameworks helps minimize risks associated with landfill gas emissions and groundwater protection.

Landfills in Illinois must manage methane emissions through gas collection systems to comply with Clean Air Act standards. Leachate management is critical to prevent groundwater contamination, especially given the region's proximity to the Mississippi River. Community proximity and truck traffic are also considerations for this facility.