Overview
POTTENJACK D S is an operational landfill in El Paso County, Colorado, United States, serving the region's solid waste management needs.
POTTENJACK D S is a landfill facility located in El Paso County, Colorado, United States. It operates under the solid waste management sector, handling municipal solid waste disposal for the surrounding area. The facility is classified under NAICS code 562212, which corresponds to solid waste landfills. As a landfill in the United States, POTTENJACK D S is subject to federal regulations under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills, as well as Clean Air Act (CAA) rules for landfill gas emissions. State-level regulations in Colorado also apply, ensuring proper waste containment and environmental protection. The facility plays a key role in managing waste from the local community, with typical landfill operations involving waste compaction, daily cover, and leachate management. Its location in El Paso County places it within a region with growing population and waste generation, underscoring its importance for sustainable waste disposal.
Environmental context
Landfills like POTTENJACK D S must manage landfill gas, primarily methane, which is a potent greenhouse gas. Gas collection systems are often required to reduce emissions and may be used for energy recovery. Leachate, the liquid that percolates through waste, must be collected and treated to prevent groundwater contamination. Proximity to communities and traffic from waste hauling are also key environmental considerations.
Frequently asked questions
POTTENJACK D S is located in El Paso County, Colorado, United States, with coordinates approximately 38.824746 N, -104.562122 W.
As a landfill, POTTENJACK D S typically accepts municipal solid waste from residential, commercial, and industrial sources within the region.
The facility operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas emissions, along with Colorado state environmental rules.
Landfills in the US are required to collect and control landfill gas, often through gas extraction wells and flares or energy recovery systems, to reduce methane emissions.
Landfills can generate methane, a greenhouse gas, and leachate, which must be managed to protect air and water quality. Proper design and operation minimize these impacts.
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