Chemical Waste Dump Landfill - Lyons, Colorado Solid Waste Management

Chemical Waste Dump is an operational landfill located northeast of Lyons, Colorado, in Boulder County, United States. As a landfill facility, it plays a key role in the region's solid waste management infrastructure, accepting municipal and possibly industrial waste from the surrounding area. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), specifically RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills, and Clean Air Act (CAA) rules for landfill gas management. The NAICS code 562212 indicates it is a solid waste landfill, subject to federal and state requirements for liners, leachate collection, groundwater monitoring, and gas control. Environmental considerations for this landfill include methane generation from decomposing waste, which is typically managed through gas collection systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Leachate management is also critical to protect local groundwater resources. The facility's location in a rural area near Lyons may involve community proximity and traffic considerations.

The landfill is situated in Boulder County, Colorado, an area with diverse ecosystems and groundwater resources. Key environmental concerns for this facility include methane leakage from waste decomposition, which contributes to greenhouse gas emissions, and leachate management to prevent groundwater contamination. Proximity to the community of Lyons necessitates careful traffic management and odor control. Regulatory compliance under RCRA Subtitle D and CAA landfill gas rules is essential to mitigate these impacts.