PHILLIPS COUNTY - LANDFILL: Solid Waste Landfill in Holyoke, Colorado

PHILLIPS COUNTY - LANDFILL is an operational solid waste landfill located in Holyoke, Colorado, United States. The facility serves Phillips County and manages municipal solid waste under the regulatory framework of the US EPA RCRA Subtitle D, which governs the design, operation, and closure of municipal solid waste landfills. As a landfill, it plays a key role in the region's waste management infrastructure. The facility operates under NAICS code 562212 (Solid Waste Landfill), indicating its classification as a landfill primarily engaged in the disposal of nonhazardous solid waste. In Colorado, landfills must comply with state regulations that align with federal standards, including groundwater monitoring, leachate management, and landfill gas control. The landfill's location in a rural area of northeastern Colorado suggests it serves a smaller population base, typical of county-level operations. Environmental management at the site includes measures to mitigate methane emissions and leachate generation, which are critical for protecting local groundwater and air quality. The landfill's proximity to agricultural land and the South Platte River basin underscores the importance of proper waste containment and monitoring. The facility contributes to the community by providing essential waste disposal services while adhering to environmental safeguards.

The landfill is situated in Phillips County, Colorado, an area with a semi-arid climate and agricultural land use. Key environmental concerns for this facility include landfill gas generation (primarily methane) and leachate management, which must be controlled to prevent groundwater contamination and air emissions. The site's location near the South Platte River watershed requires careful monitoring to protect local water resources. Community proximity and truck traffic are additional factors that influence operational practices.