SEDALIA LAND COMPANY - Landfill in Sedalia, Colorado, USA

SEDALIA LAND COMPANY is an operational landfill located at 5970 N HWY 85 in Sedalia, Colorado, within Douglas County. As a solid waste management facility, it plays a key role in regional waste disposal for the surrounding communities. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the US EPA and Colorado state environmental agencies. The landfill is classified under NAICS code 562212 (Solid Waste Landfill) and is subject to RCRA Subtitle D requirements for municipal solid waste landfills, including liner systems, leachate management, and groundwater monitoring. As a landfill in the United States, it must comply with Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas collection and control, particularly for larger facilities. The facility's location in Douglas County, a rapidly growing area south of Denver, highlights its importance in managing increasing waste volumes. Proper landfill gas management and leachate control are critical to minimizing environmental impacts. The facility contributes to local waste infrastructure and supports community sanitation needs.

Landfills in Colorado face challenges related to methane emissions and groundwater protection. The facility's proximity to the Front Range urban corridor necessitates robust landfill gas collection systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Leachate management is critical to prevent contamination of local water resources, especially given the region's semi-arid climate and reliance on groundwater. Community proximity and truck traffic are also important considerations for this facility.