Overview
60TH & ALCOTT is an operational landfill in Commerce City, Colorado, serving the Adams County area. It manages solid waste under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations.
60TH & ALCOTT is an operational landfill located at 2095 W. 60th Avenue in Commerce City, Colorado, within Adams County. This facility is part of the United States solid waste management infrastructure, handling municipal solid waste for the surrounding region. As a landfill operating in the United States, 60TH & ALCOTT is subject to federal regulations under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills. The facility must comply with standards for liner systems, leachate collection, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas management. Colorado's solid waste regulations align with federal requirements, ensuring environmental protection. The landfill plays a key role in waste disposal for Commerce City and the Denver metropolitan area. Proper management of landfill gas and leachate is critical to minimize environmental impacts. The facility's location in an urban-industrial area necessitates careful community engagement and traffic management.
Environmental context
The landfill is situated in Commerce City, an industrial area near Denver. Key environmental considerations include landfill gas generation (methane) requiring collection and control systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Leachate management is essential to prevent groundwater contamination, especially given the proximity to the South Platte River. Community proximity and truck traffic are also important factors for local air quality and noise.
Frequently asked questions
60TH & ALCOTT landfill is located at 2095 W. 60th Avenue in Commerce City, Colorado, within Adams County, United States.
As a municipal solid waste landfill, 60TH & ALCOTT accepts household and commercial solid waste, subject to local and federal regulations.
The landfill operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D standards for municipal solid waste landfills, including requirements for liners, leachate management, and gas control.
Landfill gas, primarily methane, is typically collected via a gas extraction system and may be flared or used for energy recovery, in compliance with Clean Air Act regulations.
Landfills in Colorado must manage leachate to protect groundwater and control methane emissions to reduce greenhouse gases. Facilities are regulated by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
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