Kit Carson County Landfill - Burlington, Colorado Solid Waste Facility

Kit Carson County Landfill is an operational solid waste facility located in Burlington, Colorado, United States. As a landfill serving Kit Carson County, it provides essential waste disposal services for the local community and surrounding areas. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act landfill gas rules. The landfill is situated in a rural area of eastern Colorado, approximately 0.5 miles west of County Road 46. The facility is classified under NAICS code 562212 for solid waste landfills. In Colorado, landfills are regulated by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, which enforces state and federal standards for landfill design, operation, and closure. Environmental considerations for this facility include leachate management to protect groundwater, landfill gas emissions control, and community proximity. As a county landfill, it plays a key role in managing local solid waste, reducing illegal dumping, and supporting public health. The facility's location in a rural area may involve longer transport distances and potential impacts on local air quality and traffic.

The Kit Carson County Landfill operates in a semi-arid region of eastern Colorado, where groundwater protection is critical due to limited water resources. Landfill gas, primarily methane, must be managed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and odor impacts. Leachate collection and treatment systems are essential to prevent contamination of shallow aquifers. The facility's rural setting may reduce community proximity concerns but still requires careful traffic management and dust control.