LARRY LEWIS LIVESTOCK INCINERATOR - Waste-to-Energy Plant in Cedar, Iowa

LARRY LEWIS LIVESTOCK INCINERATOR is a waste-to-energy facility located at 3045 Snyder Ave in Cedar, Iowa, United States. The plant is operational and classified under NAICS code 562213, which covers solid waste combustors and incinerators. As a portable source, it serves the local region by converting livestock waste into energy. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste and Clean Air Act landfill gas rules. Waste-to-energy plants like this one typically use combustion to reduce waste volume and generate electricity or heat. In Iowa, such facilities are subject to state environmental regulations and air quality permits. This plant plays a role in managing livestock waste in the agricultural region of Iowa, reducing landfill dependence and providing energy recovery. Its portable nature allows flexibility in serving different locations. The facility contributes to the circular economy by turning waste into a resource.

The facility is located in Iowa, a state with significant agricultural activity, including livestock farming. Waste-to-energy incineration helps manage animal waste while generating energy, but it requires careful control of emissions to minimize air pollution. Proximity to communities and groundwater sources necessitates robust leachate and air quality management to mitigate environmental risks.