New Gardner Site Landfill - Huerfano County, Colorado Solid Waste Management

New Gardner Site is an operational landfill located in Huerfano County, Colorado, United States. As a solid waste management facility, it handles municipal solid waste 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's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is a solid waste landfill. In Colorado, landfills must comply with state regulations that align with federal standards, including groundwater monitoring, leachate management, and landfill gas collection. The site's location in a rural county suggests it may serve a smaller population, with typical tonnage for such facilities ranging from small to medium scale. Environmental considerations for New Gardner Site include methane emissions from decomposing waste and potential groundwater impacts. Proper landfill gas collection systems and leachate management are critical to minimize environmental footprint. The facility contributes to regional waste disposal infrastructure, supporting public health and sanitation in Huerfano County.

In Huerfano County, Colorado, the landfill's environmental context involves managing methane leakage from waste decomposition and protecting groundwater quality. The site's proximity to rural areas may reduce community traffic concerns, but leachate management remains critical to prevent contamination of local aquifers. Compliance with EPA landfill gas rules helps mitigate greenhouse gas emissions.