Rumpke Waste & Recycling has officially opened its new Effingham County Landfill, a major milestone for the company that strengthens the waste disposal infrastructure in south-central Illinois. The landfill accepted its first load of waste on Monday, Oct. 26, after receiving final permit approval from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency in mid-October. Located at 15325 East Highway 33 in Teutopolis, immediately east of Rumpke’s existing Landfill 33, the new facility is expected to provide approximately 30 years of additional waste disposal capacity for the region.
“Our goal was to develop a safe, compliant and reliable disposal site for the region and it’s incredibly rewarding to see the project come to fruition,” said Austin Hayes, landfill manager for Rumpke. “This site was developed using the best available technology for managing and disposing of waste. We’re proud to officially open the site and help expand the region’s waste disposal capacity for decades to come.”
The landfill footprint spans about 100 acres, with 40 acres permitted for waste disposal. The landfill is permitted to accept municipal solid waste and construction and demolition debris. Hazardous waste is...