Overview
HEATHERWOOD SUBDIVISION RUBBL is a landfill in Boulder County, Colorado, United States, operating under NAICS 562212 for solid waste disposal. It serves the local community with waste management services.
HEATHERWOOD SUBDIVISION RUBBL is a landfill facility located in Boulder County, Colorado, United States. It operates under NAICS code 562212, which covers solid waste landfill operations. The facility is currently operational and plays a role in managing solid waste for the surrounding area. As a landfill in the United States, this facility is subject to federal regulations under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills, and the Clean Air Act for landfill gas emissions. Colorado state regulations also apply, ensuring proper waste disposal practices. The facility's scale is typical for a subdivision landfill, handling local waste volumes. The environmental significance of this landfill includes the management of landfill gas and leachate. Proper gas collection systems help reduce methane emissions, while leachate management protects groundwater quality. The facility's location in Boulder County, near the Rocky Mountains, underscores the importance of responsible waste management in an ecologically sensitive region.
Environmental context
The landfill is situated in Boulder County, Colorado, an area with diverse ecosystems and proximity to the Rocky Mountains. Key environmental considerations for this facility include landfill gas generation and methane leakage, which contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. Leachate management is critical to prevent groundwater contamination, especially given the region's hydrological sensitivity. Community proximity and traffic from waste hauling also factor into the facility's environmental impact.
Frequently asked questions
HEATHERWOOD SUBDIVISION RUBBL is located in Boulder County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 40.088325, -105.345877.
As a landfill, HEATHERWOOD SUBDIVISION RUBBL accepts solid waste, likely including municipal solid waste and non-hazardous industrial waste, consistent with NAICS 562212.
This landfill operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas emissions. Colorado state environmental regulations also apply.
Landfills in the US are required to collect and control landfill gas to reduce methane emissions.
Landfills can generate methane, a potent greenhouse gas, and produce leachate that may contaminate groundwater if not managed. Proper gas collection and leachate treatment are essential to mitigate these impacts.
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