FLAGLER SLF / TRENCH TYPE Landfill - Kit Carson County, Colorado Solid Waste Management

FLAGLER SLF / TRENCH TYPE is a landfill facility located in Kit Carson County, Colorado, United States. It operates within the solid waste management sector, handling municipal solid waste disposal. The facility is classified under NAICS code 562212, which covers solid waste landfills. As a landfill in the United States, this facility operates under the regulatory framework of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas emissions. Colorado state regulations further govern landfill operations, including leachate management and groundwater monitoring. The trench-type design suggests a method where waste is placed in excavated trenches and covered daily. The facility serves the local community in Kit Carson County, providing essential waste disposal services. Its operational status indicates ongoing waste management activities. The environmental significance includes potential methane generation from decomposing waste, which may be managed through gas collection systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and comply with air quality standards.

The facility is located in a rural area of Colorado, where groundwater protection is critical due to agricultural and domestic water use. Landfill operations must manage leachate to prevent groundwater contamination. Methane emissions from waste decomposition are a key environmental concern, and the facility may employ gas collection systems to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. Proximity to the community requires careful traffic management and odor control.