RVEDE FS DUMP Landfill - Eagle County, Colorado Solid Waste Management

RVEDE FS DUMP is a landfill facility located in Eagle County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and plays a role in the region's solid waste management infrastructure. As a landfill, it accepts municipal solid waste for disposal, contributing to waste management in the area. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act requirements for landfill gas management. In Colorado, state regulations also apply, ensuring proper design, operation, and closure practices. The landfill's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is a solid waste landfill. Landfills like RVEDE FS DUMP are significant for managing waste that cannot be recycled or composted. They require careful management of leachate and landfill gas to minimize environmental impacts. The facility's location in a mountainous region may influence groundwater protection measures and community considerations.

Landfills in Colorado must manage leachate to protect groundwater, especially in areas with shallow water tables or proximity to surface waters. Landfill gas, primarily methane, is collected and often flared or used for energy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Community proximity and traffic from waste hauling are also key environmental considerations for this facility.