Woodland Recycling and Disposal Facility - Landfill in South Elgin, Illinois

Woodland Recycling and Disposal Facility is an operational landfill located at 7 N 500 Route 25 in South Elgin, Illinois, within Kane County. As a solid waste management facility, it serves the local community and regional waste disposal needs. The facility is classified under NAICS code 562212 for solid waste landfills. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas emissions. Illinois state regulations further govern leachate management and groundwater monitoring. Landfills of this type typically manage waste through controlled disposal, with systems for gas collection and leachate treatment. Woodland Recycling and Disposal Facility plays a key role in the waste management infrastructure of the Chicago metropolitan area. Its location in Kane County places it within a region with significant population density and industrial activity. Proper landfill operations are essential for minimizing environmental impacts such as methane emissions and groundwater contamination, while providing essential waste disposal services to the community.

Landfills like Woodland Recycling and Disposal Facility must manage landfill gas, primarily methane, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and comply with Clean Air Act regulations. Leachate management is critical to prevent groundwater contamination, especially given the facility's location in a region with shallow aquifers. Proximity to residential areas in South Elgin requires careful traffic management and odor control to minimize community impacts.