Construction Fill #1 Landfill - Adams County, Colorado Solid Waste Management

Construction Fill #1 is an operational landfill located at 96th & I-76 in Adams County, Colorado, United States. As a landfill, it plays a key role in the region's solid waste management infrastructure, accepting construction and demolition debris and other non-hazardous waste. The facility is classified under NAICS code 562212, which covers solid waste landfills. The landfill operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), specifically RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act (CAA) rules for landfill gas emissions. These regulations require proper liner systems, leachate collection, and gas monitoring to minimize environmental impact. In Colorado, the facility also complies with state-level solid waste regulations enforced by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. As a landfill, Construction Fill #1 contributes to the local waste management system by providing disposal capacity for construction and demolition waste. Its location near major transportation routes facilitates waste delivery from surrounding communities. Proper management of landfill gas and leachate is critical to reducing methane emissions and protecting groundwater resources in the area.

Landfills like Construction Fill #1 must manage landfill gas, primarily methane, a potent greenhouse gas. Gas collection systems are often required to capture and flare or utilize methane for energy. Leachate, the liquid that percolates through waste, must be collected and treated to prevent groundwater contamination. The facility's proximity to the South Platte River and agricultural areas in Adams County underscores the importance of robust environmental controls to protect local water resources and air quality.