Overview
RAND DUMP is an operational landfill in Rand, Colorado, United States. It serves the local community under the NAICS code 562212 for Solid Waste Landfills.
RAND DUMP is an operational landfill located in Rand, Jackson County, Colorado, United States. It is classified under NAICS code 562212, which covers Solid Waste Landfills, and serves the waste management needs of the surrounding area. As a landfill in the United States, RAND DUMP operates under the regulatory framework of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas emissions. The facility is situated in a rural area of Colorado, where typical landfill operations involve waste disposal, compaction, and cover, with potential for landfill gas collection and leachate management. The landfill plays a role in managing solid waste for the Rand community and the broader Jackson County region. Its operational status indicates ongoing service, contributing to local waste diversion and disposal infrastructure. The environmental context includes considerations for groundwater protection and methane emissions, common to landfills in similar settings.
Environmental context
The landfill is located in a rural area of Colorado, where groundwater protection is a key concern due to potential leachate migration. Methane generation from decomposing waste requires proper gas collection systems to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. Proximity to the community necessitates careful management of traffic, odor, and litter to minimize local impacts.
Frequently asked questions
RAND DUMP is located at 3 MI S E, Rand, Colorado 80473, United States.
As a landfill, RAND DUMP typically accepts municipal solid waste and non-hazardous solid waste, subject to local regulations.
RAND DUMP is currently operational, serving the waste disposal needs of the Rand area and Jackson County.
Landfills in the United States are regulated under the EPA's RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and the Clean Air Act for landfill gas emissions, among other federal and state requirements.
Landfills like RAND DUMP typically implement leachate collection systems, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas management to control environmental impacts, in compliance with EPA regulations.
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