Abandoned Landfills
Thirty-three landfills that no longer
accept waste but were not properly sealed and closed were
identified in early 1999 by the Illinois EPA as critical
environmental problems that need to be addressed.
These 33 landfills, located in 21 counties across Illinois, threaten public health
and present serious nuisance -- they look bad and smell bad. Erosion of the old cover,
exposed garbage and contamination to groundwater and surface water are problems at
these landfills. The Illinois EPA's Bureau of Land State Sites Unit will manage the
cleanups at these landfills.
Counties Involved
Full Report
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