Overview
Dinosaur National Monument landfill in Moffat County, Colorado, is an operational solid waste facility serving the national monument. It operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations for municipal solid waste.
Dinosaur National Monument landfill is an operational solid waste facility located within the Dinosaur National Monument in Moffat County, Colorado, United States. The facility serves the waste management needs of the monument and surrounding areas, operating as a landfill under the solid waste management sector. The landfill operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, specifically RCRA Subtitle D which governs municipal solid waste landfills. This includes requirements for liner systems, leachate collection, groundwater monitoring, and closure/post-closure care. The facility's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is a solid waste landfill, and it is subject to state and federal environmental regulations. The landfill plays a key role in managing waste generated within the national monument, supporting conservation efforts by ensuring proper disposal. Its location in a remote area with sensitive ecological surroundings necessitates careful environmental management to protect local ecosystems and groundwater resources.
Environmental context
The landfill is situated within Dinosaur National Monument, an area known for its paleontological resources and semi-arid climate. The facility must manage leachate to prevent groundwater contamination in a region where water resources are scarce. Landfill gas management is also important to mitigate methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas. Proximity to sensitive habitats requires careful operational controls to minimize ecological impact.
Frequently asked questions
The landfill is located within Dinosaur National Monument in Moffat County, Colorado, United States.
As a landfill, it accepts municipal solid waste generated within the monument and surrounding areas, subject to RCRA Subtitle D regulations.
The landfill operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills, including requirements for liners, leachate collection, and groundwater monitoring.
The facility implements leachate management systems to prevent groundwater contamination and landfill gas controls to reduce methane emissions, in compliance with EPA regulations.
It provides essential waste disposal services for a remote national monument, supporting conservation and visitor services while protecting sensitive paleontological and ecological resources.
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