GRANADA Landfill - Prowers County, Colorado Solid Waste Management Facility

GRANADA is an operational landfill located in Prowers County, Colorado, United States. It is classified under NAICS code 562212 (Solid Waste Landfill) and serves as a municipal solid waste disposal facility for the surrounding area. The facility is situated approximately 2 miles south and 1 mile west of the nearest locality, with coordinates 37.956129 N, -102.394880 W. As a landfill in the United States, GRANADA operates under the regulatory framework of the Environmental Protection Agency's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills. This includes requirements for liner systems, leachate collection, groundwater monitoring, and closure plans. The facility also falls under Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas emissions, which may necessitate gas collection and control systems depending on its size and waste volume. The landfill's location in rural Colorado places it in a semi-arid region with low annual precipitation, which can influence leachate generation and groundwater protection strategies. The facility likely serves a mix of residential and commercial waste streams from Prowers County and potentially adjacent areas. Its operational status indicates ongoing waste acceptance and management, contributing to local waste diversion and disposal infrastructure.

The landfill's location in a semi-arid climate with low rainfall reduces leachate production compared to wetter regions, but groundwater protection remains critical due to the underlying aquifer systems. Proximity to agricultural land and sparse population density may influence community impact considerations, such as odor and traffic. Landfill gas management, including methane capture and control, is a key environmental factor to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and comply with Clean Air Act regulations.