Bond Landfill - Eagle County, Colorado Solid Waste Management Facility

Bond Landfill is an operational solid waste facility located in Eagle County, Colorado, United States. As a landfill, it serves the local community by providing municipal solid waste disposal services. The facility is situated near Highway 131, approximately half a mile north of the town of Wolcott, and operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The landfill operates under EPA RCRA Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills, and must comply with Clean Air Act (CAA) landfill gas rules. These regulations require proper liner systems, leachate collection, and gas monitoring to minimize environmental impact. The facility's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is a solid waste landfill, and its operational status suggests ongoing waste acceptance and management. Bond Landfill plays a key role in regional waste management for Eagle County and surrounding areas. Its environmental significance includes managing landfill gas emissions and leachate to protect local groundwater and air quality. The facility's location in a mountainous region of Colorado requires careful attention to runoff and wildlife interactions.

The landfill is located in Eagle County, Colorado, a region characterized by mountainous terrain and proximity to the Colorado River. Landfill gas management is critical to mitigate methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas. Leachate control is essential to prevent groundwater contamination, especially given the area's high elevation and seasonal snowmelt. Community proximity and truck traffic are also key considerations for local residents.