Overview
Old Fort Lupton Landfill Site is an operational landfill in Weld County, Colorado, United States. It manages solid waste under federal and state regulations.
Old Fort Lupton Landfill Site is an operational landfill located in Weld County, Colorado, United States. As a solid waste management facility, it serves the local community by providing disposal capacity for municipal solid waste. The facility operates under the jurisdiction of the US EPA and Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. The landfill is classified under NAICS code 562212 (Solid Waste Landfill). It is subject to RCRA Subtitle D regulations for municipal solid waste landfills, which govern design, operation, and closure. Additionally, it must comply with Clean Air Act landfill gas rules, requiring gas collection and control if emissions exceed thresholds. Environmental management at the site focuses on leachate control, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas management. The facility's location in Weld County, an area with agricultural and industrial activity, necessitates careful environmental oversight to protect local water resources and air quality.
Environmental context
The landfill is situated in Weld County, Colorado, a region with a semi-arid climate and significant agricultural activity. Key environmental considerations include groundwater protection due to proximity to the South Platte River aquifer, methane emissions from decomposing waste, and leachate management to prevent contamination. The facility must adhere to Colorado's solid waste regulations and EPA standards for landfill gas control and groundwater monitoring.
Frequently asked questions
Old Fort Lupton Landfill Site is located in Weld County, Colorado, United States, near the city of Fort Lupton.
As a municipal solid waste landfill, it accepts household and commercial non-hazardous solid waste, subject to local regulations.
The landfill operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act landfill gas rules, as well as Colorado state solid waste regulations.
Environmental management includes leachate collection and treatment, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas collection systems to reduce methane emissions and odors.
The facility is currently operational, providing ongoing solid waste disposal services to the region.
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