Chaffee County Landfill - Salida, Colorado Solid Waste Management Facility

Chaffee County Landfill is an operational solid waste facility located at 16550 U.S. Highway 285 in Salida, Colorado. It serves Chaffee County and the surrounding region, managing municipal solid waste under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which governs non-hazardous solid waste landfills. The facility operates as a landfill, a common disposal method in the United States. Landfills of this type typically handle waste from residential, commercial, and industrial sources. The landfill is subject to federal and state regulations, including landfill gas management and groundwater monitoring requirements under the Clean Air Act and RCRA. Chaffee County Landfill plays a key role in local waste management, providing essential disposal services to the community. Its location in the Arkansas River Valley near the Rocky Mountains requires careful environmental management to protect local water resources and air quality. The facility's operational status ensures ongoing service to the region.

The landfill is situated in Chaffee County, Colorado, within the Arkansas River Valley, an area with significant groundwater resources and proximity to the Rocky Mountains. Landfill operations must manage leachate to prevent groundwater contamination and control methane emissions through gas collection systems. The facility's location near U.S. Highway 285 also involves community proximity and traffic considerations, typical for rural landfills serving multiple communities.