Silt Dumpsite Landfill - Solid Waste Management in Silt, Colorado

Silt Dumpsite is a landfill facility located west of Silt, Colorado, in Garfield County. As an operational solid waste management site, it serves the local community and surrounding areas, handling municipal solid waste under the regulatory oversight of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. The facility operates under the framework of RCRA Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills, and complies with Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas management. The landfill's location in a rural area suggests a moderate scale of operations typical for a facility serving a small city and county. Silt Dumpsite plays a key role in managing waste for the region, with environmental considerations including leachate management and groundwater protection due to its proximity to the Colorado River basin. Proper landfill gas collection and methane reduction are important for minimizing the facility's environmental footprint.

The landfill is situated in Garfield County, Colorado, near the Colorado River, which makes groundwater protection a critical environmental concern. Leachate management systems are essential to prevent contamination of local water resources. Additionally, landfill gas collection and methane leakage control are important for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, given the facility's location in a region with sensitive ecosystems and agricultural land.