Overview
Lake Eldora Ski Lodge is a landfill facility located in Boulder County, Colorado, United States. It operates under the NAICS code 562212 for Solid Waste Landfills.
Lake Eldora Ski Lodge is a landfill facility situated in Boulder County, Colorado, United States. As a solid waste landfill, it is part of the nation's infrastructure for managing municipal and industrial waste. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 562212, which covers Solid Waste Landfills. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the United States, specifically under the EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills. Additionally, it must comply with Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas emissions. The landfill likely employs standard practices such as waste compaction, daily cover, and leachate management to minimize environmental impact. Located in the mountainous region of Colorado, the landfill's environmental context includes considerations for groundwater protection due to potential leachate migration and methane gas management. The facility serves the local community and contributes to waste disposal needs in the area, with typical operational practices aimed at reducing environmental risks.
Environmental context
The landfill is situated in Boulder County, Colorado, an area with mountainous terrain and significant seasonal precipitation. This geography necessitates careful leachate management to prevent groundwater contamination. Additionally, methane generation from decomposing waste requires gas collection systems to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and odor. Proximity to natural areas may also influence community concerns regarding traffic and air quality.
Frequently asked questions
Lake Eldora Ski Lodge landfill is located in Boulder County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 40.088325, -105.345877.
As a solid waste landfill, Lake Eldora Ski Lodge likely accepts municipal solid waste and non-hazardous industrial waste, consistent with typical landfills in the United States.
The landfill operates under the US EPA's RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and must comply with Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas emissions.
Standard practices include leachate collection and treatment systems, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas management to control methane emissions and odors.
The facility is classified under NAICS code 562212, which covers Solid Waste Landfills.
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