HIGHWAY 93 SWDS Landfill - Commerce City, Colorado Solid Waste Management

HIGHWAY 93 SWDS is a solid waste disposal facility located in Commerce City, Colorado, within Adams County. The landfill is operational and manages municipal solid waste under the regulatory framework of the US EPA RCRA Subtitle D, which governs the design, operation, and closure of landfills to protect human health and the environment. As a landfill in the United States, this facility operates under federal and state regulations that require liners, leachate collection systems, and groundwater monitoring. The NAICS code 562212 indicates it is a solid waste landfill. Typical operations include waste compaction, daily cover, and gas management to control methane emissions. The landfill plays a key role in waste management for the Denver metropolitan area, handling significant tonnages of municipal solid waste. Its location in Commerce City places it near industrial and residential zones, requiring careful management of traffic, odor, and environmental impacts.

The landfill is situated in Colorado's semi-arid climate, where groundwater protection is critical due to limited water resources. Leachate management and methane capture are key environmental considerations. Proximity to the South Platte River and urban areas necessitates robust monitoring to prevent groundwater contamination and mitigate community impacts from traffic and odors.