Blackwell - Landfill Gas & Leachate Management System Improvements
The Blackwell landfill operated from 1965 to 1973, serving the waste disposal needs of DuPage County. In 1997, a landfill gas and leachate management system was installed to minimize potential releases from the landfill that could degrade the environment in the vicinity of the landfill. These systems are at the end of their functional life and in need of replacement.
Dec
2024
Status: In Progress
Construction and restoration are anticipated to be completed by spring 2025.
Aug
2024
Jun
2024
John Burns Construction Company begins construction work.
Mar
2024
District awards contract to John Burns Construction Company for Construction of the Leachate and Landfill Gas System Improvements.
District awards contract to Weaver Consultants Group for Construction Quality Assurance Engineering Services for the landfill improvements.
Feb
2024
Jan
2022
The District entered into a design engineering contract with Weaver Consultants Group for this project. The contract will further refine the improvements recommended in the November 2021 report and develop construction plans and specifications along with securing appropriate regulatory permits necessary to construct the project.
Nov
2021
Nov
2020
The District entered into a preliminary engineering contract with Weaver Consultants Group for improvements to the landfill gas and leachate management system. The consultant documented the landfill’s current condition and made recommendations for future improvements to the management system.
Funding
All design and construction work is funded through the Districtwide Environmental Fund.
