Marshall Landfill - Commerce City, Colorado Solid Waste Management Facility

Marshall Landfill is an operational solid waste landfill located at 6600 South 66 8480 Tower Road in Commerce City, Adams County, Colorado. The facility serves the broader Denver metropolitan area and is classified under NAICS code 562212 for solid waste landfill operations. As a landfill, it plays a key role in regional waste management by providing disposal capacity for municipal solid waste. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency's RCRA Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills, and the Clean Air Act's landfill gas rules. These regulations require proper liner systems, leachate collection, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas management to minimize environmental impacts. In Colorado, the state's solid waste regulations align with federal standards, ensuring consistent oversight. Marshall Landfill's location in Commerce City places it within a densely populated urban area, emphasizing the importance of effective landfill gas collection and leachate management. The facility's proximity to communities necessitates careful traffic management and odor control. Its operational status contributes to the region's waste disposal infrastructure, supporting public health and environmental protection.

The landfill's location in Commerce City, Colorado, within the Denver metropolitan area, presents specific environmental considerations. Landfill gas collection systems are critical to mitigate methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas, and to comply with Clean Air Act requirements. Leachate management is essential to prevent groundwater contamination, given the proximity to the South Platte River and local aquifers. Community proximity and truck traffic require careful planning to minimize nuisance and air quality impacts. The facility's environmental performance depends on robust monitoring and adherence to regulatory standards.