Risk: Medium Landfill Operational

HUDSON TIREVILLE OPERATIONS COMPANY, LLC Landfill - Hudson, Colorado Solid Waste Management

HUDSON, Colorado, United States

Overview

HUDSON TIREVILLE OPERATIONS COMPANY, LLC operates a landfill in Hudson, Colorado, serving Weld County. The facility manages solid waste under state and federal regulations.

HUDSON TIREVILLE OPERATIONS COMPANY, LLC is an operational landfill located at 12311 Weld County Road 41 in Hudson, Colorado. It serves the solid waste management needs of Weld County and the surrounding region, operating under the regulatory oversight of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. As a landfill, the facility is subject to EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations for municipal solid waste landfills, which govern liner systems, leachate collection, and groundwater monitoring. The landfill likely employs modern engineering controls such as composite liners and leachate management systems to minimize environmental impact. Landfill gas collection and control systems may also be in place to reduce methane emissions, in compliance with Clean Air Act requirements. The facility plays a key role in regional waste disposal, supporting local communities and businesses. Its location in Weld County, an area with agricultural and industrial activity, underscores the importance of proper waste management to protect groundwater and air quality. Ongoing operations contribute to the circular economy by managing waste streams and potentially recovering energy from landfill gas.

Environmental context

The landfill's location in Weld County, Colorado, places it in a semi-arid region with agricultural and industrial land uses. Key environmental considerations include groundwater protection due to the proximity of the South Platte River aquifer, which supplies drinking water. Landfill gas management is critical to mitigate methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas. Leachate containment and treatment are essential to prevent contamination of local soils and water resources. Community proximity and truck traffic also require careful management to minimize odors and noise.

Frequently asked questions

The facility is located at 12311 Weld County Road 41, Hudson, Colorado 80642, in Weld County.

As a landfill, it likely accepts municipal solid waste and non-hazardous industrial waste, subject to its permit conditions.

The landfill operates under EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act landfill gas rules, along with Colorado state regulations.

Landfills typically use composite liners, leachate collection systems, and groundwater monitoring to protect the environment. Landfill gas may be collected and flared or used for energy.

It provides essential waste disposal services for Weld County and the region, supporting local communities and businesses while complying with state and federal environmental standards.

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