Overview
Landfill Site (Old Chemical) is an operational landfill in Boulder County, Colorado, United States, handling solid waste under federal and state regulations.
Landfill Site (Old Chemical) is an operational landfill located in Boulder County, Colorado, United States. It serves the local community by managing solid waste disposal, operating under the regulatory framework of the US EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste and the Clean Air Act for landfill gas emissions. The facility is classified under NAICS code 562212 (Solid Waste Landfill). As a landfill in Colorado, it must comply with state-specific regulations that align with federal standards, including leachate management and groundwater monitoring requirements. The site's location in Boulder County places it within a region with diverse environmental considerations, including proximity to the Rocky Mountains and urban areas. Landfill Site (Old Chemical) plays a role in the regional waste management infrastructure, providing disposal capacity for the surrounding communities. Its operational status indicates ongoing waste acceptance and management, with potential environmental impacts such as methane generation and leachate production that are typical for this sector.
Environmental context
Landfills in Colorado, including this site, must manage landfill gas and leachate to mitigate environmental impacts. The facility's location in Boulder County, near the Rocky Mountains, may involve considerations for groundwater protection and wildlife habitat. Methane capture and leachate treatment are critical for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and preventing water contamination, aligning with US EPA regulations under RCRA Subtitle D and the Clean Air Act.
Frequently asked questions
Landfill Site (Old Chemical) is located in Boulder County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 40.088325, -105.345877.
As a landfill classified under NAICS 562212, it accepts municipal solid waste and likely other non-hazardous solid waste, subject to state and federal regulations.
The facility operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas emissions, along with Colorado state environmental rules.
Landfills in the US must implement leachate collection and treatment systems, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas management to control methane and odors, in compliance with EPA standards.
The facility is listed as Operational, indicating it is actively receiving and managing waste.
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