Bondad Recycling Center and Depository - Landfill in Bondad, Colorado, USA

Bondad Recycling Center and Depository is a landfill facility located at 1500 CR 318 in Bondad, Colorado, within La Plata County. The facility is operational and serves the local community's solid waste management needs. As a landfill, it provides disposal capacity for municipal solid waste generated in the region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, specifically RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills, and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas management. In Colorado, landfills must comply with state solid waste regulations and typically implement leachate collection systems and groundwater monitoring to protect local water resources. The facility's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is a solid waste landfill. Landfills in this region play a critical role in managing waste from residential and commercial sources. Proper operation includes managing landfill gas to reduce methane emissions, controlling leachate to prevent groundwater contamination, and managing traffic and community impacts. The facility contributes to the waste management infrastructure of La Plata County.

The landfill is situated in La Plata County, Colorado, an area with diverse geography including the San Juan Mountains and the Animas River valley. Groundwater protection is a key environmental concern, as landfills must prevent leachate from contaminating local aquifers. Methane generation from decomposing waste requires gas collection systems to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and odor. Proximity to communities and roads necessitates careful traffic management and dust control to minimize neighborhood impacts.