Waste Management of Peoria Landfill - East Peoria, Illinois Solid Waste Facility

Waste Management of Peoria is a landfill facility located at 206 W Camp St, East Peoria, Illinois, in Tazewell County. As part of the Waste Management network, it provides solid waste disposal services to the local community and surrounding areas. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 562212 for solid waste landfills. The landfill operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), specifically RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills, which governs design, operation, and closure standards. Additionally, it must comply with Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas emissions. As a landfill in the Midwest, Waste Management of Peoria plays a key role in managing the region's waste stream. Its proximity to the Illinois River and Peoria metropolitan area underscores the importance of proper leachate management and methane gas control to minimize environmental impact. The facility contributes to local waste infrastructure and supports community sanitation needs.

Landfills in Illinois, particularly those near waterways like the Illinois River, require robust leachate management systems to prevent groundwater contamination. Methane gas generated from decomposing waste must be collected and either flared or used for energy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Community proximity and truck traffic are also considerations for local air quality and noise.