ORDWAY SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL SITE LF - Landfill in Ordway, Colorado, USA

ORDWAY SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL SITE LF is a landfill facility located 2 miles east of Ordway, Colorado, in Crowley County. The facility is operational and manages solid waste disposal for the local community, operating under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills. The facility operates as a landfill, a common solid waste management method in rural Colorado. Landfills of this type typically handle waste from surrounding municipalities and may include leachate management systems and landfill gas collection to mitigate environmental impacts. The site is subject to state and federal regulations, including air quality standards for landfill gas emissions. As a solid waste disposal site in a rural area, the facility plays a key role in managing waste for Ordway and Crowley County. Its environmental significance includes potential impacts on local groundwater and air quality, which are managed through regulatory compliance and operational best practices. The facility contributes to the region's waste management infrastructure, supporting public health and sanitation.

The landfill is located in a semi-arid region of Colorado, where groundwater protection is critical due to limited water resources. Leachate management is a key environmental concern, as improper handling could affect local aquifers. Additionally, landfill gas generation, primarily methane, requires collection or flaring to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and odor impacts on nearby communities. Proximity to agricultural land may also influence operational practices.