Valley Trail Recycling & Disposal Facility - Landfill in Berlin, Wisconsin, USA

Valley Trail Recycling & Disposal Facility is a landfill located in Berlin, Green Lake County, Wisconsin, United States. Owned and operated by WM, the facility has been operational since 1969 and is projected to continue operations until 2041. As a landfill, it plays a key role in managing solid waste for the surrounding communities. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas management. Landfills in Wisconsin must comply with state-specific environmental rules, including groundwater monitoring and leachate management. The facility's long operational history and planned closure date indicate a well-established site with ongoing waste acceptance. Valley Trail Recycling & Disposal Facility contributes to the region's waste management infrastructure by providing disposal capacity for residential and commercial waste. Its location in a rural area of Wisconsin helps manage waste from nearby urban centers while minimizing community proximity impacts. The facility's gas collection and leachate systems are critical for reducing methane emissions and protecting local groundwater.

The facility is situated in Green Lake County, Wisconsin, an area with agricultural and rural land use. Landfills in this region must manage leachate to prevent groundwater contamination, as the area's aquifers are used for drinking water. Methane generation from decomposing waste requires gas collection systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and comply with Clean Air Act standards. Proximity to the community of Berlin necessitates traffic management and odor control measures.