Overview
MASSADONA N is an operational landfill in Moffat County, Colorado, United States. It manages solid waste under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations.
MASSADONA N is a landfill facility located in Moffat County, Colorado, United States. The facility is currently operational and serves the local community's solid waste management needs. As a landfill, it plays a key role in the region's waste disposal infrastructure. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, specifically RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act landfill gas rules. These regulations govern landfill gas collection, methane leakage control, and leachate management. The NAICS code 562212 indicates it is a solid waste landfill, typically handling municipal or industrial waste. Located in a rural area of northwestern Colorado, the landfill's environmental context includes considerations for groundwater protection due to proximity to the Yampa River basin. Proper leachate management and gas collection are critical to minimize methane emissions and protect local water resources. The facility contributes to the region's waste management capacity.
Environmental context
The landfill is situated in Moffat County, Colorado, a semi-arid region with sensitive groundwater resources. Landfill gas management, particularly methane capture, is important to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Leachate control is essential to prevent contamination of local aquifers and the Yampa River system. Community proximity and traffic from waste hauling are additional environmental considerations.
Frequently asked questions
MASSADONA N is located in Moffat County, Colorado, United States, near coordinates 40.611553, -108.182380.
As a landfill classified under NAICS 562212, MASSADONA N typically accepts municipal solid waste and non-hazardous industrial waste.
The facility operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas emissions.
Landfills in the US are required to collect and control landfill gas to reduce methane emissions, typically through gas collection systems and flaring or energy recovery.
Landfills in Colorado must manage leachate to protect groundwater and control gas emissions to minimize air pollution, following state and federal regulations.
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