Overview
Cripple Creek SWDS is an operational landfill in Teller County, Colorado, United States. It manages solid waste under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations.
Cripple Creek SWDS is a landfill facility located in Teller County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and serves the local community's solid waste management needs. As a landfill, it is classified under NAICS code 562212 for solid waste landfill operations. 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 regulations for landfill gas. These regulations govern landfill design, operation, closure, and post-closure care, including leachate management and gas collection. As a landfill in Colorado, Cripple Creek SWDS plays a key role in managing waste from the surrounding area. The facility's environmental significance includes potential methane generation and leachate production, which are managed through regulatory compliance. Its location in a mountainous region may influence groundwater protection measures.
Environmental context
The landfill is situated in Teller County, Colorado, a region with mountainous terrain and potential groundwater sensitivity. Landfill operations must address leachate management to protect local water resources. Methane generation from decomposing waste is a key environmental consideration, requiring gas collection systems to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. Proximity to communities and wildlife habitats also necessitates careful traffic and odor management.
Frequently asked questions
Cripple Creek SWDS is located in Teller County, Colorado, United States, near the city of Cripple Creek.
As a solid waste landfill, Cripple Creek SWDS accepts municipal solid waste and non-hazardous waste, subject to local regulations.
The facility operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas emissions.
Landfill gas management typically includes collection systems and flaring or energy recovery, as required by EPA regulations to reduce methane emissions.
Landfills in Colorado must manage leachate to protect groundwater, control methane emissions, and minimize community impacts through proper siting and operations.
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