RECYCLED MATERIALS COMPANY INC Landfill - Denver, Colorado Solid Waste Management

RECYCLED MATERIALS COMPANY INC is a landfill facility located at 8200 East 52nd Avenue in Denver, Colorado, United States. The plant is operational and plays a role in the region's solid waste management infrastructure, focusing on the disposal of construction and demolition debris as indicated by its NAICS codes. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas. As a landfill in Colorado, it must comply with state-specific environmental regulations regarding leachate management, groundwater monitoring, and methane gas control. The plant's scale is typical for an urban landfill serving the Denver metropolitan area. Landfills like this one are critical for managing non-hazardous solid waste, but they also pose environmental challenges such as methane emissions and potential groundwater contamination. Proper operation and adherence to regulatory standards are essential to minimize these impacts. The facility contributes to the local waste management system by providing disposal capacity for construction and demolition materials.

Landfills in the Denver area face environmental considerations related to methane gas generation and leachate management. The facility's proximity to urban areas necessitates careful control of odors, traffic, and potential groundwater impacts. Colorado's semi-arid climate can affect leachate production rates, and regulations require monitoring of groundwater quality to prevent contamination from landfill operations.