ANDERSONS RUBBLE DUMP Landfill - Boulder County, Colorado Solid Waste Management

ANDERSONS RUBBLE DUMP is an operational landfill located in Boulder County, Colorado, United States. As a solid waste management facility, it handles disposal of non-hazardous waste, primarily serving the Boulder area. The facility operates under the jurisdiction of Colorado's solid waste regulations and the US EPA's RCRA Subtitle D standards for municipal solid waste landfills. The landfill's technical specifications are not detailed in available records, but typical operations include waste compaction, daily cover, and leachate management. As a landfill in Colorado, it is subject to state-specific requirements for groundwater monitoring and landfill gas control. The facility's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is a solid waste landfill, likely accepting construction and demolition debris or municipal solid waste. ANDERSONS RUBBLE DUMP plays a key role in Boulder County's waste management infrastructure, providing disposal capacity for local waste streams. Its location near the Front Range urban corridor means it serves a growing population. The facility's environmental performance is governed by Colorado's solid waste rules and federal landfill regulations, which mandate liners, leachate collection, and gas monitoring to protect air and water quality.

The landfill is situated in Boulder County, Colorado, an area with a semi-arid climate and proximity to the Rocky Mountains. Key environmental considerations for this facility include landfill gas generation (methane) and leachate management, given the region's groundwater resources. The site's location near residential areas may also raise community concerns about odor, traffic, and air quality. Regulatory oversight under RCRA Subtitle D and Colorado's solid waste rules addresses these risks through design and operational standards.