Winneshiek Cnty Sanitary Landfill - Decorah, Iowa Landfill Facility

Winneshiek Cnty Sanitary Landfill is an operational landfill located at 2000 140th Ave, Decorah, Iowa, United States. Serving Winneshiek County, this facility manages municipal solid waste for the local community. As a landfill, it plays a key role in the region's waste management infrastructure. The facility operates under the US EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations for municipal solid waste landfills, which govern design, operation, and closure. It also complies with Clean Air Act landfill gas rules, requiring gas collection and control systems to reduce methane emissions. Typical for a county-level landfill in Iowa, it likely handles moderate tonnages per year and employs standard landfill practices such as daily cover and leachate management. This landfill provides essential waste disposal services for Decorah and surrounding areas. Its environmental significance includes managing landfill gas to mitigate methane leakage and controlling leachate to protect local groundwater. The facility's location in a rural agricultural region influences its operational practices and community impact.

Landfills in Iowa, such as this one, must manage landfill gas to reduce methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas. Leachate management is critical to prevent groundwater contamination, especially given the region's agricultural land use and proximity to water bodies. Community proximity and truck traffic are also key considerations for operational planning.