Shadow Mt Lake Town Landfill - Solid Waste Management in Grand County, Colorado

Shadow Mt Lake Town is an operational landfill located in Grand County, Colorado, within the United States. As a solid waste management facility, it provides essential waste disposal services for the surrounding area, handling municipal solid waste under the classification NAICS 562212. 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. Colorado state regulations further govern landfill operations, focusing on liner systems, leachate management, and groundwater monitoring to minimize environmental impact. This landfill plays a key role in managing waste from the local community, contributing to public health and sanitation. Its location in a mountainous region of Colorado necessitates careful environmental management to protect nearby water resources and ecosystems.

The landfill is situated in Grand County, Colorado, an area characterized by mountainous terrain and proximity to water bodies. Key environmental considerations include landfill gas generation and methane leakage, which require effective gas collection systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Leachate management is critical to prevent groundwater contamination, especially given the region's hydrology. Community proximity and traffic from waste hauling also pose local environmental and nuisance concerns.