EPA v. COUNTRYSIDE LANDFILL

Case summary

This ACO will resolve the violations alleged in the February 8, 2010, Notice and Finding of Violation (NOV/FOV) issued to CLI regarding the facility’s failure to properly operate equipment to control landfill gas, exceeding permitted sulfur dioxide emission limits, and causing numerous odor complaints, in violation of the facility’s Title V operating permit, the Illinois SIP, and the CAA. This ACO was negotiated with CLI representatives and will require the implementation of a detailed compliance program consisting of the following: - Waste Acceptance Plan for Processed Construction & Demolition Materials - Landfill Gas Collection and Control System Monitoring and Maintenance Plan - Cover system Evaluation Plan - Installation of Horizontal Gas Collectors Plan - Landfill Gas Total Sulfur Monitoring Plan - Control Device Variable Frequency Drive Technology Plan These plans will work in concert to assure the facility’s compliance with the matters identified in the NOV/FOV.

Defendants (1)

• COUNTRYSIDE LANDFILLNamed in settlement

Facilities (4)

• COUNTRYSIDE LANDFILL INC

  31725 N RTE 83, GRAYSLAKE, IL, 60030-0342

  Registry ID: 110018041652

• COUNTRYSIDE LANDFILL INC

  31725 N RTE 83, GRAYSLAKE, IL, 60030-0342

  Registry ID: 110018041652

• COUNTRYSIDE LANDFILL INC

  31725 N RTE 83, GRAYSLAKE, IL, 60030-0342

  Registry ID: 110018041652

• COUNTRYSIDE LANDFILL INC

  31725 N RTE 83, GRAYSLAKE, IL, 60030-0342

  Registry ID: 110018041652

Statutes cited

• CAA 111 — New Source Performance Standards
• CAA 112I — Permits/Compliance Schedule
• CAA 110 — Implementation Plan for National Primary and Secondary Ambient Air Quality Standards

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• COUNTRYSIDE LANDFILLentered 2011-07-22

  Primary law: CAA

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2011-07-22Final Order Issued
• 2011-07-27Enforcement Action Data Entered