OTIS SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL SITE - Landfill in Otis, Colorado, United States

OTIS SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL SITE is a landfill facility located 2.6 miles east of Otis, Colorado, in Washington County. As an operational solid waste disposal site, it manages municipal solid waste for the surrounding area, operating under the NAICS classification 562212, which covers solid waste landfills. The facility is situated in a rural region of Colorado, where agriculture and small communities generate moderate waste volumes. The landfill operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), specifically RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills, and Clean Air Act (CAA) regulations for landfill gas emissions. Colorado's solid waste regulations align with federal standards, requiring liners, leachate collection systems, and groundwater monitoring. The facility's scale is typical for a small community landfill, handling waste from Otis and nearby areas. Environmental management at the site focuses on leachate control and groundwater protection, given the rural setting and potential proximity to agricultural land. Landfill gas generation is managed to mitigate methane emissions, contributing to local air quality efforts. The facility plays a key role in regional waste disposal, supporting public health and environmental sanitation in Washington County.

In the semi-arid climate of eastern Colorado, landfill operations must address leachate management to prevent groundwater contamination, as the region relies on aquifers for drinking water and irrigation. Methane generation from decomposing waste requires gas collection systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and comply with EPA landfill gas rules. The rural location minimizes community proximity issues, but traffic from waste hauling vehicles impacts local roads.