Overview
PARSHALL is an operational landfill in Grand County, Colorado, serving the local community. It operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations for municipal solid waste.
PARSHALL is a landfill facility located in Parshall, Grand County, Colorado, United States. As an operational landfill, it plays a key role in the region's solid waste management infrastructure, accepting municipal solid waste from the surrounding area. The facility is classified under NAICS code 562212, which covers solid waste landfills. The landfill operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency, specifically RCRA Subtitle D which governs municipal solid waste landfills. This includes requirements for liner systems, leachate management, and groundwater monitoring. As a landfill in Colorado, it also complies with state-level regulations enforced by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Environmental considerations for this facility include landfill gas generation and potential methane emissions, which are typically managed through gas collection systems. Leachate management is also critical to prevent groundwater contamination, especially given the facility's location in a rural area. The landfill serves as an essential waste disposal option for Grand County and nearby communities.
Environmental context
The PARSHALL landfill is situated in Grand County, Colorado, a region characterized by mountainous terrain and proximity to the Colorado River. Environmental management focuses on controlling landfill gas, particularly methane, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Leachate containment and groundwater monitoring are vital to protect local water resources. The facility's rural location may involve longer waste transport distances, impacting traffic and air quality.
Frequently asked questions
The PARSHALL landfill is located at 1/4 MI E in Parshall, Grand County, Colorado, United States.
As a municipal solid waste landfill, PARSHALL accepts non-hazardous household and commercial waste, operating under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations.
It is owned and operated by local municipal or county authorities typical for such facilities.
The landfill must comply with US EPA RCRA Subtitle D standards for municipal solid waste landfills, including liner systems, leachate collection, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas management.
Landfill gas, primarily methane, is typically managed through gas collection systems to reduce emissions and may be flared or used for energy generation, though specific details for PARSHALL are not publicly available.
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