Peterson Air Force Base Landfill - Colorado Springs, Colorado Solid Waste Management

Peterson Air Force Base landfill is located at 580 Goodfellow St, Colorado Springs, Colorado, within El Paso County. This operational landfill serves the Peterson Air Force Base, managing solid waste generated on the military installation. As a landfill facility, it plays a key role in waste disposal for the base and surrounding area. The facility operates under US EPA regulations, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act rules for landfill gas emissions. Landfills in the United States are required to have liners, leachate collection systems, and gas monitoring to protect groundwater and air quality. The NAICS codes associated with this facility (488111, 562212, 928110) indicate activities related to air traffic control, solid waste landfill operations, and national security, reflecting the base's multi-faceted operations. As a landfill on a military base, this facility supports the waste management needs of Peterson Air Force Base, contributing to the base's environmental compliance and sustainability goals. Proper landfill management is critical to prevent methane leakage and groundwater contamination, especially given the base's proximity to Colorado Springs. The facility's operational status ensures ongoing waste disposal services for the base community.

Landfills in Colorado face challenges related to methane emissions and leachate management, particularly in semi-arid climates where water resources are sensitive. The Peterson Air Force Base landfill must comply with EPA landfill gas collection and control requirements to minimize greenhouse gas emissions. Groundwater monitoring is essential to protect local aquifers, given the base's location near Colorado Springs. Community proximity and traffic from waste hauling are also considerations for this facility.