FRASER DUMP Landfill - Fraser, Colorado Solid Waste Management Facility

FRASER DUMP is an operational landfill situated 2 miles northwest of Fraser, Colorado, in Grand County. As a landfill facility, it plays a key role in the region's solid waste management infrastructure, handling municipal solid waste from the surrounding area. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The landfill is classified under NAICS code 562212 (Solid Waste Landfill) and is subject to federal regulations including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act requirements for landfill gas management. In Colorado, landfills must comply with state-specific rules for liners, leachate collection, groundwater monitoring, and gas control. The facility's location in a mountainous region with seasonal snowfall presents unique operational challenges for waste compaction and cover maintenance. FRASER DUMP provides essential waste disposal services to the Fraser community and surrounding areas. Its proximity to the Fraser River watershed necessitates careful environmental management to protect local water resources. The landfill's operational status indicates ongoing service to the region, contributing to public health and sanitation.

The landfill is located in Grand County, Colorado, a mountainous area with sensitive alpine ecosystems and headwaters of the Colorado River. Key environmental considerations include leachate management to prevent groundwater contamination, landfill gas collection to reduce methane emissions, and traffic impacts from waste hauling vehicles. The facility's proximity to the Fraser River requires robust monitoring and containment systems to protect water quality.