EPA Approves Oklahoma's Plan to Curb Landfill Emissions
Published Date: 7/7/2025
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Summary
The EPA is giving a thumbs-up to Oklahoma’s plan to control pollution from trash landfills. This means landfill operators in Oklahoma need to follow new rules to cut down harmful gas emissions, helping keep the air cleaner. These changes kick in soon and could affect how landfills manage their waste, but they’re designed to protect health without breaking the bank.
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Oklahoma landfills must meet emission rules
If you operate a municipal solid waste landfill in Oklahoma, the EPA approved Oklahoma’s state plan requiring those landfills to implement and enforce the Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Landfills Emission Guidelines. That means landfill operators in Oklahoma must follow the state rules that implement the federal MSW Landfills emission requirements.
Approval aims to reduce landfill air pollution
If you live in Oklahoma, the EPA’s approval means existing municipal solid waste landfills must follow the MSW Landfills Emission Guidelines to cut harmful gas emissions. This action is intended to help keep the air cleaner and protect public health in areas near those landfills.
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