Midway / LSI Landfill - Fountain, Colorado Solid Waste Management Facility

Midway / LSI Landfill is an operational solid waste facility located at 8925 El Centro in Fountain, Colorado, within El Paso County. As a landfill, it manages municipal solid waste for the surrounding region, contributing to the area's waste management infrastructure. The facility is classified under NAICS code 562212, which covers solid waste landfills. Operating in the United States, the landfill adheres to federal regulations under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills. Compliance with Clean Air Act landfill gas rules is also typical for such facilities, requiring gas collection and control systems to mitigate methane emissions. The landfill's scale and operational practices align with standard practices for medium to large landfills in the region. The environmental significance of Midway / LSI Landfill lies in its role in managing waste from the Fountain and Colorado Springs metropolitan areas. Proper leachate management and groundwater monitoring are critical given the facility's location in the semi-arid climate of Colorado. The landfill's gas collection system helps reduce methane emissions, contributing to local air quality and greenhouse gas reduction efforts.

The landfill is situated in El Paso County, Colorado, a region with a semi-arid climate and proximity to the Arkansas River watershed. Groundwater protection is a key concern, as leachate from landfills can contaminate local aquifers. The facility likely employs liners and leachate collection systems to mitigate this risk. Additionally, landfill gas management is important for reducing methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas, and for potential energy recovery. Community proximity and truck traffic are also environmental considerations for this site.