Midway Landfill - Solid Waste Management Facility in Fountain, Colorado

Midway Landfill is an operational solid waste facility located at 8925 Rancho Colorado Boulevard in Fountain, Colorado, within El Paso County. As a landfill, it serves the waste management needs of the surrounding communities in the Colorado Springs metropolitan area. The facility is classified under NAICS code 562212, which corresponds to solid waste landfills. Operating under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, Midway Landfill must comply with RCRA Subtitle D standards for municipal solid waste landfills, including requirements for liner systems, leachate collection, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas management. The facility is also subject to Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas emissions, which mandate gas collection and control systems for larger landfills. The landfill plays a key role in the region's waste management infrastructure, handling waste from residential, commercial, and industrial sources. Its location in El Paso County places it within a growing urban area, making proper waste containment and environmental monitoring critical for protecting local groundwater and air quality.

Landfills in Colorado face unique environmental considerations due to the state's semi-arid climate and variable geology. Groundwater protection is a primary concern, as leachate from waste decomposition can migrate if containment systems are not properly maintained. Landfill gas, primarily methane, must be collected and managed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and odor impacts on nearby communities. The facility's proximity to Fountain and the Colorado Springs area means that traffic from waste hauling and potential fugitive emissions require careful oversight to minimize community disruption.