Garfield County Landfill - Municipal Solid Waste Landfill in Rifle, Colorado

Garfield County Landfill is an operational landfill located on RD 246 in Rifle, Colorado, United States. It serves the Garfield County area, providing municipal solid waste disposal services. As a landfill, it is part of the broader solid waste management infrastructure in Colorado, handling waste from residential, commercial, and industrial sources. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency, specifically RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills, and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas emissions. The landfill's scale is typical for a county-level operation in rural Colorado, serving a population of approximately 60,000 residents in Garfield County. Environmental considerations for this landfill include landfill gas management to control methane emissions, leachate collection and treatment to protect groundwater, and community proximity management. The site's location in a semi-arid region of Colorado may influence leachate generation rates and gas collection efficiency. Proper operation ensures compliance with state and federal environmental standards.

The Garfield County Landfill is situated in a semi-arid region of western Colorado, where water resources are limited and groundwater protection is critical. Landfill operations must manage leachate to prevent contamination of local aquifers, and gas collection systems help reduce methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas. The facility's proximity to Rifle and surrounding communities requires careful traffic management and odor control to minimize neighborhood impacts.