LIMON SE Landfill - Lincoln County, Colorado Solid Waste Management

LIMON SE is an operational landfill located in Lincoln County, Colorado, United States. As a solid waste management facility, it serves the local community by providing waste disposal services. 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 classified under NAICS code 562212, which covers solid waste landfills. The facility's scale is typical for a rural Colorado landfill. Operations are subject to state and federal environmental regulations, including groundwater monitoring and landfill gas management requirements. As a landfill in the semi-arid High Plains region, LIMON SE plays a role in managing waste from surrounding communities. The facility's environmental significance includes potential methane generation and leachate management, which are regulated to minimize impacts on local air and water quality.

Landfills in Colorado's High Plains region face unique environmental considerations, including low precipitation reducing leachate generation but high wind speeds increasing fugitive dust. Groundwater protection is critical due to shallow aquifers in some areas. Landfill gas management, including methane capture, helps mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. Proximity to agricultural land requires careful odor and litter control.