Aguilar LDS Landfill - Las Animas County, Colorado Solid Waste Management

Aguilar LDS is a landfill facility located in Las Animas County, Colorado, United States. It operates within the solid waste management sector, specifically under NAICS code 562212, which covers solid waste landfill disposal. The facility is currently operational and serves the local region for waste disposal needs. As a landfill in Colorado, Aguilar LDS is subject to US EPA regulations under RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills, as well as Clean Air Act rules for landfill gas emissions. The landfill plays a role in managing solid waste for the surrounding area in Las Animas County. Its environmental significance includes potential impacts on local groundwater and air quality, which are managed through regulatory compliance. The facility contributes to regional waste management infrastructure.

Landfills like Aguilar LDS are significant for methane generation from decomposing waste, which requires gas collection systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Leachate management is critical to prevent groundwater contamination, especially in areas with shallow water tables. Proximity to communities and traffic from waste hauling are additional environmental considerations.