Overview
MERINO is an operational landfill in Logan County, Colorado, United States, serving the region's solid waste management needs under EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations.
MERINO is an operational landfill located in Logan County, Colorado, United States. It manages solid waste disposal for the surrounding area, operating 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 facility operates as a landfill, a common solid waste management method in the United States. Landfills in Colorado are subject to state and federal regulations governing liner systems, leachate management, and groundwater monitoring. The NAICS code 562212 indicates it is a solid waste landfill facility. As a landfill, MERINO plays a critical role in local waste management, accepting municipal solid waste and potentially other waste types. Its environmental significance includes managing landfill gas and leachate to minimize impacts on air quality and groundwater. The facility's location in a rural area of Colorado may influence its operational practices and community interactions.
Environmental context
Landfills like MERINO must manage methane emissions from decomposing waste, which is a potent greenhouse gas. Leachate, a liquid that percolates through waste, requires careful collection and treatment to prevent groundwater contamination. Proximity to groundwater and nearby communities are key environmental considerations. In Colorado, regulations require groundwater monitoring and gas collection systems to mitigate these risks.
Frequently asked questions
The MERINO landfill is located in Logan County, Colorado, United States, approximately 3/4 mile south of the town of Merino.
As a solid waste landfill, MERINO likely accepts municipal solid waste from households and businesses, as well as non-hazardous commercial and industrial waste, in accordance with its permit.
The MERINO landfill operates under US EPA regulations, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act requirements for landfill gas management, as well as Colorado state solid waste rules.
Landfills like MERINO use liner systems to protect groundwater, collect and treat leachate, and install gas collection systems to reduce methane emissions. Groundwater monitoring wells are typically required to detect any contamination.
The MERINO landfill is currently operational, actively accepting waste for disposal.
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