WALCO SANITARY LANDFILL - Grangeville, Idaho Landfill Facility

WALCO SANITARY LANDFILL is an operational landfill located at 1206 S HALL ST in Grangeville, Idaho, United States. As a landfill facility, it plays a key role in the region's solid waste management infrastructure, accepting municipal solid waste for disposal. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The landfill is classified under NAICS code 562212, which covers solid waste landfills. In the United States, landfills must comply with EPA's RCRA Subtitle D regulations for municipal solid waste, including requirements for liners, leachate collection, and groundwater monitoring. The facility likely employs standard landfill practices such as waste compaction, daily cover, and gas management to minimize environmental impact. As a local waste management facility, WALCO SANITARY LANDFILL serves the Grangeville area and surrounding communities. Its operations contribute to public health and sanitation by providing a controlled disposal option. The facility's location in Idaho, a state with diverse geography, requires careful management of leachate and landfill gas to protect nearby water resources and air quality.

Landfills like WALCO SANITARY LANDFILL must manage leachate to prevent groundwater contamination, especially given Idaho's varied hydrogeology. Landfill gas, primarily methane, requires collection or flaring to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Proximity to the community necessitates odor control and traffic management. The facility's environmental performance depends on adherence to state and federal regulations.