Overview
REED'S D S is an operational landfill in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. It serves the local solid waste management needs under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations.
REED'S D S is an operational landfill located in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, United States. It is part of the solid waste management infrastructure serving the region, handling municipal solid waste disposal. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act landfill gas rules. As a landfill in Colorado, REED'S D S is subject to state and federal regulations governing landfill gas collection, leachate management, and groundwater monitoring. The facility's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is classified as a solid waste landfill. Typical operations include waste compaction, daily cover, and environmental monitoring to minimize impacts on air and water quality. The landfill plays a key role in waste management for the Colorado Springs area, providing disposal capacity for residential and commercial waste. Its location in a semi-arid climate influences leachate generation and gas management practices. The facility contributes to the region's waste diversion and environmental protection efforts.
Environmental context
Landfills in Colorado face environmental challenges related to methane emissions from decomposing waste and potential groundwater contamination from leachate. The semi-arid climate reduces leachate volume but requires careful management of gas collection systems to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. Proximity to communities necessitates odor control and traffic management. Regulatory compliance under RCRA Subtitle D ensures monitoring of groundwater and air quality.
Frequently asked questions
REED'S D S landfill is located at 1/2 mile west of Templeton, in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, United States.
As a municipal solid waste landfill, REED'S D S accepts household and commercial non-hazardous waste, subject to local regulations.
The landfill operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills, Clean Air Act landfill gas rules, and Colorado state solid waste regulations.
Landfills in the US are required to collect and control landfill gas to reduce methane emissions, typically through gas extraction wells and flaring or energy recovery systems.
Landfills in Colorado must manage leachate to protect groundwater, control methane emissions, and minimize odor and traffic impacts on nearby communities.
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