Ault & Pierce Dump Landfill - Weld County, Colorado Solid Waste Management

Ault & Pierce Dump is a landfill facility located in Weld County, Colorado, United States. It serves the local community as a solid waste disposal site, operating under the regulatory framework of the US EPA. The facility is classified under NAICS code 562212 for solid waste landfills. As a landfill in the United States, Ault & Pierce Dump is subject to federal regulations including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act rules for landfill gas emissions. Colorado state regulations also apply, covering leachate management and groundwater monitoring. The facility's operational status indicates it is actively receiving waste. The environmental context of this landfill involves potential methane generation from decomposing waste, requiring gas collection systems to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. Leachate management is critical to protect groundwater resources in the region. The facility's location in Weld County, an area with agricultural and industrial activity, underscores the importance of proper waste management practices.

The landfill's location in Weld County, Colorado, places it in a region with a semi-arid climate and agricultural land use. Key environmental considerations include methane leakage from waste decomposition, which contributes to greenhouse gas emissions, and leachate management to prevent groundwater contamination. Proximity to communities and traffic from waste hauling also pose local environmental and nuisance concerns.