BANKS OF CHERRY CREEK D / S AREA Landfill - Arapahoe County, Colorado Solid Waste Management

BANKS OF CHERRY CREEK D / S AREA is an operational landfill located in Arapahoe County, Colorado, United States. As a solid waste management facility, it serves the local community by providing disposal capacity for municipal solid waste. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. The landfill is subject to EPA's RCRA Subtitle D regulations for municipal solid waste landfills, which govern design, operation, and closure. It also must comply with Clean Air Act requirements for landfill gas management, including gas collection and control systems to reduce methane emissions. Leachate management systems are required to prevent groundwater contamination, given the facility's location in a region with varying hydrogeological conditions. As a landfill in the Denver metropolitan area, this facility plays a key role in regional waste disposal. Its operational status indicates ongoing service to Arapahoe County and surrounding areas. Proper management of landfill gas and leachate is critical for minimizing environmental impacts, particularly given the proximity to Cherry Creek and residential communities.

The landfill is situated in Arapahoe County, Colorado, within the South Platte River watershed. The region's semi-arid climate influences leachate generation rates, while the underlying geology may affect groundwater vulnerability. Landfill gas management is important for reducing methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas. Proximity to Cherry Creek requires careful leachate control to protect surface water quality. Community proximity and truck traffic are additional environmental considerations for this facility.