RECYCLED MATERIALS CO. INC - IMPACT CRUS Landfill in Commerce City, Colorado

RECYCLED MATERIALS CO. INC - IMPACT CRUS is a landfill facility located at 6401 E 80TH AVE in Commerce City, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and serves the local area for solid waste disposal. As a landfill, it plays a key role in managing waste from the surrounding communities and industries. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), specifically RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills, and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas. Colorado state regulations further govern landfill operations, including leachate management and groundwater monitoring. The facility's NAICS codes (212321, 327999, 562212) indicate involvement in construction sand and gravel mining, other miscellaneous nonmetallic mineral mining, and solid waste landfill operations, suggesting a diverse operational scope. Environmental considerations for this landfill include landfill gas collection and methane leakage control, leachate management to protect groundwater, and community proximity and traffic impacts. The facility's location in Commerce City, an industrial area near Denver, means it serves a significant population and must adhere to strict environmental standards to minimize its ecological footprint.

The landfill is situated in Commerce City, Colorado, an area with a mix of industrial and residential zones. Key environmental concerns for solid waste management in this region include landfill gas emissions (primarily methane), which contribute to greenhouse gas emissions and require collection systems. Leachate, a liquid that percolates through waste, must be managed to prevent groundwater contamination, especially given the proximity to the South Platte River. Community proximity and increased traffic from waste hauling are also important factors, necessitating odor control and traffic management measures.