Republic Services is committed to being a good neighbor in the communities we serve. Sawtooth Regional Landfill is committed to operating with environmental practices and policies that are good for our communities. Our local team of environmental managers, engineers and scientists ensure that the long-term management of the landfill materials are regenerative to the planet.
Sawtooth Landfill has a highly engineered containment system that responsibly processes local waste streams. The landfill leverages the power of science and advanced technologies to protect the air, land and water upon which society depends.
Protection of all water sources is a priority at Sawtooth. The Landfill is designed with a highly engineered composite liner system that is designed to contain any liquids that percolate through solid waste. We also utilize a network of groundwater wells that routinely monitor and verify groundwater conditions.
We use extensive fences to control windblown litter. Sawtooth Landfill regularly uses only one side of the landfill at a time, which improves air quality by having smaller and fewer areas exposed to wind. We control landfill gas, use water and soil sealants to reduce dust from earthmoving and disposal activities, and many refuse trucks are converting to compressed natural gas fuel to reduce emissions.
Transfer stations aggregate waste collection by multiple collection agencies in a single place. By combining waste into one transfer truck, we have less vehicles on the road and reduce emissions.
Waste is carefully compacted and covered daily to limit wind-blown debris and odors, and create a stable engineered hill.
While recycling is handled at other Republic state-of-the-art recycling facilities in Boise, Sawtooth is committed to sustainable practices through regeneration, and conservation.
