ROXBOROUGH PRIMARY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - Hazardous Waste Treatment Facility in Littleton, Colorado

ROXBOROUGH PRIMARY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a hazardous waste treatment facility located at 8000 Village Cir, Littleton, Colorado, in Douglas County. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 562211 (Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal) and 562910 (Remediation Services). It serves the local area, managing hazardous waste streams in compliance with federal and state regulations. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), specifically the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) for hazardous waste management. Colorado's Department of Public Health and Environment oversees state-level compliance. Typical operations at such facilities include treatment, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials, often involving physical, chemical, or biological processes to neutralize or reduce toxicity. As a hazardous waste treatment facility, ROXBOROUGH PRIMARY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL plays a critical role in protecting public health and the environment by ensuring proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials. Its location in a suburban area near Littleton underscores the importance of safe waste management practices to prevent soil and groundwater contamination.

Littleton, Colorado, lies in the South Platte River watershed, with a semi-arid climate and proximity to the Rocky Mountains. Hazardous waste treatment facilities in this region must manage risks such as groundwater contamination from leachate or spills, given the area's reliance on groundwater for drinking water. Air emissions from treatment processes are regulated under the Clean Air Act. Community proximity requires strict odor and traffic controls to minimize nuisance and health impacts.