Webber Borchers Landfill - Decatur, Illinois Solid Waste Management Facility

Webber Borchers is a landfill facility located at 695 S Crea, Decatur, Illinois, United States. It operates within the solid waste management sector, serving the Macon County region. The facility is classified under NAICS code 562212, which covers solid waste landfills. As a landfill in the United States, Webber Borchers operates under federal regulations including the EPA's RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act landfill gas rules. State-level regulations in Illinois further govern leachate management, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas collection. The facility's scale is typical for a regional landfill serving a mid-sized urban area like Decatur. The environmental significance of Webber Borchers lies in its role in managing local solid waste while addressing key operational challenges such as methane capture, leachate control, and community proximity. Proper landfill gas collection helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions, while leachate management protects groundwater resources in the surrounding area.

The landfill is situated in Macon County, Illinois, an area with a mix of agricultural and urban land use. Proximity to the city of Decatur and local water bodies necessitates careful leachate management to prevent groundwater contamination. Methane generation from decomposing waste requires effective gas collection systems to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and odor impacts on nearby communities. Traffic from waste delivery vehicles also influences local air quality and road infrastructure.