MONTROSE CO DISPOSAL SITE-WEST END - Landfill in Nucla, Colorado, USA

MONTROSE CO DISPOSAL SITE-WEST END is a landfill facility located at 26745 AA Road in Nucla, Colorado, within Montrose County. The site is operational and classified under NAICS code 562212 for solid waste landfills. As a regional disposal site, it serves the local community and surrounding areas in western Colorado. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, specifically RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills, as well as Clean Air Act landfill gas rules. Landfills in Colorado must comply with state solid waste regulations and typically employ liners, leachate collection systems, and gas monitoring to mitigate environmental impacts. The scale of this facility is consistent with a county-level disposal site, handling waste from the Nucla area and nearby communities. Environmental considerations for this landfill include methane generation from decomposing waste, which requires gas collection and control to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Leachate management is critical to protect groundwater quality, especially given the site's proximity to the Dolores River watershed. The facility's location in a rural, semi-arid region influences its operational practices and environmental monitoring requirements.

The landfill is situated in a semi-arid region of western Colorado, near the Dolores River watershed. Key environmental concerns include methane leakage from waste decomposition, which contributes to greenhouse gas emissions, and leachate management to prevent groundwater contamination. The site's rural setting reduces community proximity issues but requires careful monitoring of local water resources and air quality.