Overview
HOEHNE LANDFILL is an operational landfill in Hoehne, Colorado, United States. It serves the Las Animas County area under the NAICS code 562212 for Solid Waste Landfills.
HOEHNE LANDFILL is an operational landfill located in Hoehne, Colorado, within Las Animas County. As a solid waste disposal facility, it manages municipal solid waste for the surrounding region, operating under the NAICS classification 562212 for Solid Waste Landfills. The facility is situated in a rural area of southeastern Colorado, serving local communities with waste management services. The landfill operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. It is subject to RCRA Subtitle D requirements for municipal solid waste landfills, including standards for liner systems, leachate management, and groundwater monitoring. Additionally, the facility must comply with Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas emissions, which may include gas collection and control systems depending on its size and waste volume. As a landfill in a semi-arid region, HOEHNE LANDFILL plays a critical role in managing waste while minimizing environmental impact through proper containment and monitoring. The facility's location in a rural area reduces community proximity concerns, but ongoing management of leachate and landfill gas remains essential for protecting local groundwater and air quality. Its operational status ensures continued service to the region's waste disposal needs.
Environmental context
The landfill is located in a semi-arid region of southeastern Colorado, where groundwater resources are limited and sensitive to contamination. Proper leachate management is critical to prevent groundwater pollution, as the area's geology may offer less natural attenuation. Landfill gas, primarily methane, must be managed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and odor impacts. The rural setting minimizes community proximity issues, but traffic from waste hauling vehicles can affect local roads and air quality.
Frequently asked questions
HOEHNE LANDFILL is located in Hoehne, Colorado, United States, in Las Animas County.
As a landfill, HOEHNE LANDFILL accepts municipal solid waste, operating under NAICS code 562212 for Solid Waste Landfills.
HOEHNE LANDFILL is regulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under RCRA Subtitle D and the Clean Air Act, as well as the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
Landfills in the U.S. must have liner systems, leachate collection, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas management to protect the environment.
Depending on its size, HOEHNE LANDFILL may be required to collect and control landfill gas to reduce methane emissions, in compliance with EPA regulations.
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