MANZANOLA Landfill - Crowley County, Colorado Solid Waste Management Facility

MANZANOLA is an operational landfill located in Crowley County, Colorado, United States. The facility operates under NAICS code 562212 (Solid Waste Landfill) and is situated near the town of Manzanola. As a landfill, it plays a key role in managing municipal solid waste for the surrounding area. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas emissions. Landfills in Colorado must comply with state-specific requirements for liners, leachate management, and gas collection. The scale of operations is typical for a rural landfill serving a small community. Environmental considerations for this landfill include methane generation from decomposing waste, which is often managed through gas collection systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Leachate management is critical to protect groundwater resources, especially given the agricultural context of Crowley County. The facility's location in a semi-arid region influences waste decomposition rates and operational practices.

The landfill is located in Crowley County, Colorado, a semi-arid region with agricultural land use. Key environmental concerns for landfills in this area include methane leakage from waste decomposition, which contributes to greenhouse gas emissions, and leachate management to prevent groundwater contamination. The proximity to agricultural operations may also raise concerns about odor and traffic. Proper gas collection and leachate treatment systems are essential to mitigate these impacts.