Overview
Dillon Montezuma Summit LF is an operational landfill in Summit County, Colorado, United States. It manages solid waste under EPA RCRA Subtitle D and CAA landfill gas regulations.
Dillon Montezuma Summit LF is a landfill facility located in Summit County, Colorado, United States. It is currently operational and serves the local community's solid waste management needs. As a landfill, it is part of the broader waste infrastructure in the region. 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 (CAA) regulations for landfill gas emissions. These regulations require proper liner systems, leachate management, and gas collection to minimize environmental impact. The NAICS code 562212 indicates it is a solid waste landfill. Landfills like Dillon Montezuma Summit LF play a critical role in waste disposal but also pose environmental challenges. Methane generation from decomposing waste requires effective gas collection systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Proximity to groundwater sources and nearby communities necessitates careful leachate management and traffic control. The facility's location in Colorado's mountainous region may influence these factors.
Environmental context
The landfill is situated in Summit County, Colorado, a mountainous area with potential groundwater sensitivity. Effective leachate management is crucial to prevent contamination of local water resources. Landfill gas, primarily methane, must be captured to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and odor issues. Community proximity and truck traffic are additional environmental considerations typical for such facilities.
Frequently asked questions
Dillon Montezuma Summit LF is located in Summit County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 39.648377, -106.108407.
As a landfill, Dillon Montezuma Summit LF typically accepts municipal solid waste and non-hazardous industrial waste, operating under EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations.
The facility is subject to US EPA regulations including RCRA Subtitle D for landfill design and operation, and Clean Air Act standards for landfill gas emissions.
Landfills in the US are required to install gas collection and control systems to capture methane, which can be flared or used for energy generation, reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Landfills in Colorado must manage leachate to protect groundwater, control methane emissions, and minimize community impacts from traffic and odors, in compliance with state and federal regulations.
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