ADAMS COUNTY SHOOTING RANGE AND LANDFILL - Landfill and Shooting Range in Brighton, Colorado

ADAMS COUNTY SHOOTING RANGE AND LANDFILL is an operational landfill located at 14451 RIVERDALE RD in Brighton, Colorado, United States. The facility combines solid waste disposal with a shooting range, operating under NAICS codes 562212 (Solid Waste Landfill) and 713990 (All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries). As a landfill in Adams County, it serves the local community's waste management needs. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), specifically RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas emissions. Colorado's solid waste regulations align with federal standards, requiring liners, leachate collection, and groundwater monitoring. The landfill's scale is typical for a county-level operation, managing waste from residential and commercial sources in the Denver metropolitan area. Environmentally, the landfill's location near the South Platte River and in a semi-arid climate presents considerations for leachate management and groundwater protection. Landfill gas collection systems are likely in place to mitigate methane emissions, a key environmental concern for solid waste facilities. The shooting range adds a unique operational dimension, requiring separate safety and environmental management practices.

The landfill is situated in Adams County, Colorado, within the South Platte River watershed. The semi-arid climate reduces leachate generation compared to wetter regions, but groundwater protection remains critical due to the proximity to the river. Landfill gas management is essential to control methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas. The facility's dual use as a shooting range introduces additional environmental considerations, such as lead management and noise control. Community proximity to Brighton and Denver suburbs necessitates careful traffic and odor management.