Eagle County Solid Waste + Recycling Landfill in Wolcott, Colorado

Eagle County Solid Waste + Recycling is a landfill facility located at 815 Ute Creek Rd in Wolcott, Colorado, United States. It serves Eagle County and the surrounding region as a solid waste disposal site, operating under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills. The facility is classified under NAICS code 562212 (Solid Waste Landfill) and is currently operational. As a landfill in Colorado, it must comply with state and federal regulations regarding landfill gas management, leachate control, and groundwater monitoring. The facility likely handles a mix of municipal solid waste and recyclables, given its name, and operates within the typical scale of a county-level landfill. Eagle County Solid Waste + Recycling plays a key role in managing the region's waste stream, supporting local communities by providing a disposal option that meets environmental standards. Its location in a mountainous area of Colorado may present specific challenges related to groundwater protection and methane emissions, which are managed through engineered systems and regulatory compliance.

The landfill is situated in Eagle County, Colorado, a region characterized by mountainous terrain and proximity to the Colorado River. This setting requires careful management of leachate to prevent groundwater contamination, as well as landfill gas collection to mitigate methane emissions. The facility's operations are subject to US EPA regulations under RCRA Subtitle D and the Clean Air Act, which mandate gas collection and control systems for larger landfills. Community proximity and truck traffic are also considerations, as the facility serves a rural area with seasonal tourism.