Overview
Forbes Trinchera Ranch is an operational landfill in Costilla County, Colorado, United States. It manages solid waste under NAICS code 562212, serving the local region.
Forbes Trinchera Ranch is a landfill facility located in Costilla County, Colorado, United States. It is classified under NAICS code 562212 (Solid Waste Landfill) and is currently operational. The facility serves the waste management needs of the surrounding area, contributing to the region's solid waste disposal infrastructure. As a landfill in the United States, Forbes Trinchera Ranch operates under the regulatory framework of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), specifically RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas emissions. Landfills in Colorado must also comply with state-level environmental regulations, including those governing leachate management and groundwater monitoring. The facility's location in Costilla County places it in a rural area of southern Colorado, near the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Landfills in such settings typically manage waste from local communities and may face challenges related to groundwater protection and methane emissions. Proper gas collection and leachate control are essential for minimizing environmental impact.
Environmental context
The landfill is situated in Costilla County, Colorado, a rural area with a semi-arid climate. Key environmental considerations for this facility include landfill gas management to reduce methane emissions, leachate containment to protect groundwater, and proximity to natural habitats. Effective gas collection systems and liner integrity are critical to mitigating risks to local ecosystems and communities.
Frequently asked questions
Forbes Trinchera Ranch landfill is located in Costilla County, Colorado, United States, near the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
As a landfill classified under NAICS 562212, Forbes Trinchera Ranch accepts solid waste, typically including municipal solid waste and non-hazardous industrial waste.
Landfills in Colorado are typically operated by private companies or local government entities.
Landfills in Colorado must comply with EPA's RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills, Clean Air Act standards for landfill gas, and state regulations for groundwater monitoring and leachate management.
Landfills like Forbes Trinchera Ranch typically implement gas collection systems to reduce methane emissions, liners and leachate collection to protect groundwater, and regular monitoring to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
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