GALETON SITE Landfill - Weld County, Colorado Solid Waste Management Facility

GALETON SITE is an operational landfill located in Weld County, Colorado, United States. As a solid waste management facility, it serves the local community by providing disposal capacity for municipal solid waste. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas management. The landfill is classified under NAICS code 562212 (Solid Waste Landfill). Landfills in Colorado typically range from small to medium scale, serving county-level waste streams. The facility is situated in a rural area near Highway 14 and Road 49, which influences transportation logistics and community proximity considerations. Environmental management at GALETON SITE involves standard landfill practices such as leachate collection and treatment, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas management. The site's location in Weld County, an area with agricultural and industrial activity, requires careful attention to groundwater protection and air quality. Compliance with Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment regulations ensures ongoing operational oversight.

The GALETON SITE landfill operates in Weld County, Colorado, a region with a mix of agricultural and industrial land uses. Key environmental considerations include landfill gas generation (methane) and its management to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, leachate containment to protect groundwater resources, and the impact of truck traffic on local roads and air quality. The facility's proximity to the South Platte River watershed necessitates robust groundwater monitoring programs.