Overview
Kit Carson SW Edge of Town is an operational landfill in Cheyenne County, Colorado, serving the local community's solid waste disposal needs under US EPA regulations.
Kit Carson SW Edge of Town is a landfill facility located in Cheyenne County, Colorado, United States. It operates under the NAICS code 562212, which covers solid waste landfills. The facility is situated near the town of Kit Carson and provides essential waste disposal services for the surrounding rural area. As a landfill in the United States, this facility is subject to federal regulations under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills. Additionally, the Clean Air Act (CAA) requires landfill gas collection and control systems for larger facilities to mitigate methane emissions. The landfill likely operates with standard liner and leachate management systems to protect groundwater. The facility plays a key role in managing solid waste for the local community in eastern Colorado. Its location in a rural area with low population density may reduce some environmental impacts, but proper management of landfill gas and leachate remains critical to prevent air and water pollution. The facility contributes to the region's waste management infrastructure.
Environmental context
The landfill is located in a semi-arid region of eastern Colorado, where groundwater resources are limited and sensitive to contamination. Proper leachate management is essential to prevent groundwater pollution, as the area relies on aquifers for drinking water. Additionally, landfill gas, primarily methane, must be collected and controlled to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and comply with Clean Air Act regulations. The facility's proximity to the town of Kit Carson requires careful management of odors and traffic to minimize community impacts.
Frequently asked questions
The landfill is located in Cheyenne County, Colorado, near the town of Kit Carson, at coordinates 38.829815 N, -102.609042 W.
As a solid waste landfill, it accepts municipal solid waste from the local community and surrounding areas, subject to state and federal regulations.
Landfills in Colorado must comply with US EPA RCRA Subtitle D standards for municipal solid waste landfills, as well as state-specific regulations from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
Landfill gas management typically involves collection wells and flares or energy recovery systems to control methane emissions, as required by the Clean Air Act for larger facilities.
Rural landfills like Kit Carson SW Edge of Town must manage leachate to protect groundwater and control odors and traffic to minimize community impacts, while also addressing methane emissions.
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