Rhodes Landfill
Decatur, Illinois
Operation of the Rhodes Landfill began in the 1940s at the site of a
former gravel quarry along Route 48 at Bowshier Lane. This 16-acre landfill
held primarily construction/demolition debris, although foundry wastes,
general refuse and other materials were also accepted. The southern edge
of the site borders the Sangamon River. The landfill was closed by a court
order in 1992.
The State of Illinois plans to construct a cap on the site. Unlike today's
landfills, there were no requirements under the regulations at that time
for construction quality assurance for the bottom liner, financial assurance,
leachate or gas management, cover specifications or groundwater monitoring.
The landfill has steep slopes with erosion problems, inadequate cover
and leaching into the Sangamon River.
Lake Tokorozawa, a stocked fishery, is located adjacent to this landfill.
Illinois EPA plans to evaluate potential impacts of the landfill on the
lake.
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