Cheyenne Wells Solid Waste DS Landfill - Operational Landfill in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado

Cheyenne Wells Solid Waste DS Landfill is an operational landfill located 4.3 miles northeast of Cheyenne Wells, Colorado, in Cheyenne County. As a municipal solid waste facility, it manages waste disposal for the surrounding rural area. The landfill operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D standards for municipal solid waste landfills. The facility is classified under NAICS code 562212 (Solid Waste Landfill). Landfills of this scale in rural Colorado typically handle moderate volumes of waste from local communities and agricultural operations. The landfill is subject to federal regulations governing landfill gas management, leachate control, and groundwater monitoring to minimize environmental impact. As a key waste management infrastructure in Cheyenne County, this landfill provides essential disposal services for the region. Its location in a semi-arid climate with low precipitation reduces certain environmental risks, though proper leachate management remains important to protect local groundwater resources. The facility contributes to the solid waste management network in eastern Colorado.

The landfill operates in a semi-arid region of eastern Colorado, where low annual precipitation reduces leachate generation compared to wetter climates. However, groundwater protection is critical as the area relies on aquifers for water supply. Landfill gas management is required under EPA regulations to control methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas. The rural setting minimizes community proximity issues, but traffic from waste hauling vehicles on local roads remains a consideration.