Jackson County Landfill TS Since 10/97 - Walden, Colorado Solid Waste Management

Jackson County Landfill TS Since 10/97 is an operational landfill located at 3440 Highway 125 in Walden, Colorado, within Jackson County. This facility manages solid waste for the surrounding rural area, operating under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills. As a landfill, it plays a key role in the region's waste management infrastructure. The facility operates under NAICS code 562212 (Solid Waste Landfill). The landfill serves a sparsely populated county in north-central Colorado, suggesting a small to medium scale of operations. The site is subject to federal and state regulations including landfill gas management and leachate control, typical for modern landfills in the United States. Environmental considerations for this landfill include methane generation from decomposing waste, which is often captured for energy or flared to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Leachate management is critical to protect local groundwater, especially given the rural setting. The facility's location in a cold, high-altitude climate may influence operational practices and liner system requirements.

The landfill is situated in a rural, high-altitude region of Colorado, where cold temperatures and seasonal snowmelt affect leachate generation and gas collection efficiency. Groundwater protection is a key concern due to the area's sensitive hydrology. Methane emissions from the landfill contribute to local greenhouse gas profiles, and proper gas collection systems are essential to mitigate climate impact. Community proximity is limited given the sparse population, but traffic from waste hauling vehicles may impact local roads.