COALDALE AREA LANDFILL - Operational Landfill in Fremont County, Colorado

COALDALE AREA LANDFILL is an operational solid waste landfill located in Fremont County, Colorado, approximately 1 mile southwest of Coaldale. As a landfill facility, it plays a key role in managing municipal solid waste for the surrounding region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas emissions. The landfill is classified under NAICS code 562212, which covers solid waste landfills. The facility's location in a rural area suggests it serves a local community with moderate waste volumes. Colorado's solid waste management is overseen by the state's Department of Public Health and Environment, which enforces landfill design, operation, and closure standards to protect groundwater and air quality. Environmental considerations for this landfill include landfill gas generation and methane leakage, leachate management, and proximity to groundwater. The facility's location in a semi-arid region with low precipitation reduces leachate generation risks, but proper gas collection and groundwater monitoring remain essential. The landfill contributes to local waste management infrastructure, supporting community sanitation and recycling diversion efforts.

The COALDALE AREA LANDFILL is situated in a semi-arid region of Colorado with low annual precipitation, which reduces the potential for leachate generation but does not eliminate the need for proper liner and collection systems. Landfill gas, primarily methane, is a key environmental concern; the facility must comply with EPA's landfill gas collection and control requirements under the Clean Air Act. Groundwater monitoring is critical due to the potential for contamination from leachate, especially given the area's hydrogeology. Proximity to the community of Coaldale also necessitates management of traffic, odor, and litter.