ARICKAREE Landfill - Solid Waste Management in Anton, Colorado

ARICKAREE is a landfill facility located 2.5 miles south of Anton, Colorado, in Washington County. The facility is operational and serves the local community's solid waste management needs. As a landfill, it is classified under NAICS code 562212 for solid waste landfills. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, specifically RCRA Subtitle D which governs municipal solid waste landfills. Colorado state regulations also apply, ensuring compliance with landfill gas management, leachate control, and groundwater monitoring. The landfill's scale is typical for a rural county facility, handling waste from the surrounding area. Landfills like ARICKAREE play a critical role in managing waste while minimizing environmental impact. Proper landfill gas collection and leachate management are essential to reduce methane emissions and protect local groundwater. The facility's location in a rural area helps mitigate community proximity concerns, though traffic from waste hauling remains a consideration.

The ARICKAREE landfill is situated in a rural area of Washington County, Colorado, where groundwater protection is a key environmental concern. Landfills must manage leachate to prevent contamination of local aquifers. Additionally, landfill gas, primarily methane, requires collection and flaring or energy recovery to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The facility's distance from dense populations reduces community exposure to odors and traffic, but ongoing monitoring is essential.