Overview
Recycled Materials Co. (Nordberg Cr) is an operational landfill in Arvada, Colorado, United States. It serves the local solid waste management needs with a focus on recycling and disposal.
Recycled Materials Co. (Nordberg Cr) is an operational landfill located at 6385 W 52nd Ave Ste #4, Arvada, Colorado, in the United States. The facility is classified under NAICS codes 327999 (All Other Miscellaneous Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing) and 562212 (Solid Waste Landfill), indicating a dual role in materials recycling and waste disposal. As a landfill, it plays a key role in managing solid waste for the Arvada area and the broader Denver metropolitan region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), specifically RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act (CAA) regulations for landfill gas emissions. Colorado's solid waste regulations align with federal standards, requiring leachate management systems and groundwater monitoring. The landfill's scale is typical for a regional facility, handling waste from commercial and residential sources. Environmental considerations for this landfill include methane generation from decomposing waste, which is managed through gas collection systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Leachate control is critical to protect local groundwater, given the facility's proximity to urban areas. The site's location in Arvada, a suburb of Denver, means community proximity and traffic are important operational factors. The facility contributes to local waste diversion efforts through its recycling component.
Environmental context
The landfill's location in Arvada, Colorado, places it within a semi-arid climate with moderate precipitation, influencing leachate generation rates. Groundwater protection is a key concern due to the potential for leachate migration, requiring robust liner and collection systems. Methane emissions from decomposing waste are a significant environmental factor, managed through gas collection and flaring or energy recovery. Community proximity to the site necessitates careful traffic management and odor control to minimize local impacts.
Frequently asked questions
Recycled Materials Co. (Nordberg Cr) is located at 6385 W 52nd Ave Ste #4, Arvada, Colorado 80002, United States.
As a solid waste landfill, it accepts municipal solid waste from residential and commercial sources. The facility also has a recycling component, indicated by its NAICS code for miscellaneous nonmetallic mineral product manufacturing.
The facility is owned by Recycled Materials Co., a company involved in waste management and recycling services.
The landfill operates under U.S. EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas. Colorado state regulations require groundwater monitoring, leachate management, and gas collection systems.
Environmental management includes landfill gas collection systems to reduce methane emissions, leachate collection and treatment to protect groundwater, and regular monitoring of air and water quality. The facility also implements dust and odor control measures.
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