Baca Lane Solid Waste Disposal Site LF - Landfill in Alamosa, Colorado

Baca Lane Solid Waste Disposal Site LF is an operational landfill located 6 miles east of Alamosa, Colorado, in Alamosa County. The facility manages municipal solid waste for the surrounding area, operating under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) RCRA Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills. As a landfill, the facility is subject to EPA regulations including landfill gas management under the Clean Air Act and leachate control requirements. The site's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is classified as a Solid Waste Landfill. Typical operations involve waste compaction, daily cover, and environmental monitoring to mitigate impacts on air and water quality. The landfill plays a key role in waste management for the Alamosa region, which is situated in the San Luis Valley. The area's high altitude and arid climate influence operational practices, particularly regarding leachate generation and dust control. Proper management of landfill gas and groundwater protection are critical environmental considerations for this facility.

The Baca Lane landfill operates in the San Luis Valley, a high-altitude desert region with a semi-arid climate. This environment presents specific challenges for solid waste management, including limited precipitation that reduces leachate generation but increases dust and odor concerns. Groundwater protection is critical due to the shallow aquifer in the valley, which supplies local drinking water. Landfill gas management, including methane capture, is important to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and comply with EPA regulations.