Waste Management of Idaho Inc Landfill - Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Solid Waste Facility

Waste Management of Idaho Inc is an operational landfill located at 4886 N Manufacturing Way in Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai County, Idaho. As a solid waste management facility, it plays a key role in the region's waste disposal infrastructure, handling municipal solid waste from the surrounding communities. 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 in Idaho must comply with state and federal standards for liner systems, leachate management, and groundwater monitoring to minimize environmental impact. As part of Waste Management's national network, this landfill contributes to the company's integrated waste services. The facility's location in northern Idaho serves both residential and commercial waste generators, supporting public health and environmental protection through proper waste containment and management.

Landfills in Idaho must manage landfill gas, which primarily consists of methane and carbon dioxide, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Leachate collection systems are critical to prevent groundwater contamination, especially given the region's hydrogeology. Proximity to residential areas in Coeur d'Alene requires careful traffic management and odor control to minimize community impacts.