MANASSA SWDS Landfill - Conejos County, Colorado Solid Waste Management

MANASSA SWDS is a landfill facility located in Conejos County, Colorado, United States. It operates within the solid waste management sector, handling municipal solid waste disposal for the surrounding area. The facility is classified under NAICS code 562212, which covers solid waste landfills. As a landfill in the United States, MANASSA SWDS operates under federal regulations including EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act rules for landfill gas management. Colorado state regulations further govern leachate management and groundwater monitoring to protect local water resources. The facility plays a key role in managing waste from the community, with typical landfill operations involving waste compaction, daily cover, and gas collection systems to mitigate methane emissions. Its location in a rural area of Colorado emphasizes the importance of proper waste containment and environmental safeguards.

The landfill is situated in Conejos County, Colorado, a region with agricultural and rural land use. Proximity to groundwater sources necessitates robust leachate management systems to prevent contamination. Landfill gas collection is critical to reduce methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas, and to comply with EPA regulations. Community proximity and truck traffic are managed through operational controls.