Camp Chief Ouray Landfill - Grand County, Colorado Solid Waste Management

Camp Chief Ouray is a landfill facility located in Grand County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and serves the local area for solid waste disposal. As a landfill, it plays a key role in managing municipal solid waste within the region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas. Colorado state regulations further govern landfill operations, including leachate management and groundwater monitoring. The NAICS code 562212 indicates it is a solid waste landfill. Landfills like Camp Chief Ouray are significant for waste management infrastructure, providing controlled disposal to minimize environmental impact. Proper landfill gas collection and leachate control are critical for reducing methane emissions and protecting local water resources. The facility's location in Grand County, Colorado, places it in a region with diverse geography and environmental considerations.

Landfills in Colorado must manage landfill gas to reduce methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas. Leachate management is crucial to prevent groundwater contamination, especially in areas with high water tables or proximity to surface waters. Community proximity and traffic from waste hauling are also important environmental and social considerations.