Overview
DEL NORTE SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL SITE is an operational landfill in Del Norte, Colorado, serving the local community under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations.
DEL NORTE SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL SITE is an operational landfill located 3 miles north of Del Norte, Colorado, in Rio Grande County. It manages solid waste for the surrounding area, operating under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills. As a landfill, the facility is subject to federal and state regulations covering liner systems, leachate collection, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas management. The site's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is a solid waste landfill, typically handling municipal solid waste. In Colorado, landfills must comply with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment's solid waste regulations, which align with RCRA Subtitle D standards. The facility plays a key role in local waste management, providing disposal capacity for Del Norte and nearby communities. Its operational status ensures ongoing service, while environmental safeguards such as groundwater monitoring and gas collection systems help mitigate potential impacts on the surrounding environment.
Environmental context
The landfill is situated in the San Luis Valley, a high-altitude basin with a semi-arid climate and shallow groundwater aquifers. Proximity to agricultural areas and the Rio Grande River necessitates careful leachate management to prevent groundwater contamination. Landfill gas, primarily methane, must be collected and controlled to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and odor impacts on nearby communities. Traffic from waste hauling vehicles also affects local roads and air quality.
Frequently asked questions
DEL NORTE SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL SITE is located 3 miles north of Del Norte, Colorado, in Rio Grande County, USA.
As a landfill, it accepts municipal solid waste, which includes household, commercial, and non-hazardous industrial waste, subject to local and federal regulations.
The landfill operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D, which sets standards for liner systems, leachate collection, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas control. Colorado state regulations also apply.
Environmental risks are managed through leachate collection and treatment systems, groundwater monitoring wells, and landfill gas collection and control systems to reduce methane emissions and odors.
The facility is currently operational, actively accepting waste and providing disposal services to the Del Norte area.
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