Risk: Medium Landfill Operational

CHAMBERS D S POUDRE CANYON Landfill - Larimer County, Colorado Solid Waste Management

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Overview

CHAMBERS D S POUDRE CANYON is an operational landfill in Larimer County, Colorado, United States. It serves the local solid waste management needs under NAICS code 562212.

CHAMBERS D S POUDRE CANYON is an operational landfill located in Larimer County, Colorado, United States. The facility manages solid waste disposal for the surrounding region, operating under NAICS code 562212 (Solid Waste Landfill). As a landfill, it plays a key role in the waste management infrastructure of northern Colorado. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), specifically RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act (CAA) regulations for landfill gas emissions. Landfills in Colorado must comply with state and federal requirements for liners, leachate collection, and gas management to minimize environmental impact. The site's location in a canyon setting may influence groundwater monitoring and leachate management practices. This landfill contributes to the region's waste disposal capacity, serving communities in Larimer County and potentially surrounding areas. Proper operation and maintenance of gas collection systems and leachate controls are essential to mitigate methane emissions and protect local water resources. The facility's ongoing operation supports public health and environmental protection through regulated waste containment.

Environmental context

The landfill is situated in a canyon environment in Larimer County, Colorado, which may have implications for groundwater proximity and surface water runoff. Effective leachate management is critical to prevent contamination of local water bodies. Landfill gas collection systems help reduce methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas. The facility's location near natural areas requires careful monitoring to minimize impacts on local ecosystems and wildlife.

Frequently asked questions

CHAMBERS D S POUDRE CANYON is located in Larimer County, Colorado, United States, near coordinates 40.628028, -105.567089.

As a landfill, CHAMBERS D S POUDRE CANYON accepts municipal solid waste and non-hazardous solid waste, subject to local and federal regulations.

The landfill operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas emissions, as well as Colorado state environmental rules.

Landfills like this one typically employ liners, leachate collection systems, and gas extraction wells to control groundwater contamination and methane emissions, in compliance with regulatory standards.

The facility operates under NAICS code 562212, which corresponds to Solid Waste Landfills.

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