Overview
Silver Jack Reservoir is an operational landfill in Ouray County, Colorado, United States. It manages solid waste under federal and state regulations.
Silver Jack Reservoir is a landfill facility located in Ouray County, Colorado, United States. It is classified under NAICS code 562212 (Solid Waste Landfill) and is currently operational, serving the local community's waste management needs. As a landfill in the United States, this facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills. Colorado state regulations further enforce standards for landfill design, operation, and closure. Typical landfill operations include waste compaction, daily cover, and environmental monitoring. The facility's location in a mountainous region of Colorado presents specific environmental considerations, such as potential impacts on local water resources and wildlife. Proper leachate management and landfill gas control are critical to minimizing environmental footprint. The landfill plays a key role in regional waste disposal infrastructure.
Environmental context
Landfills in mountainous regions like Ouray County require careful management of leachate to prevent groundwater contamination, especially given the area's hydrology. Landfill gas, primarily methane, must be collected and flared or utilized to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Proximity to natural habitats necessitates measures to minimize disturbance to local ecosystems and wildlife.
Frequently asked questions
Silver Jack Reservoir landfill is located in Ouray County, Colorado, United States, near the Silver Jack Reservoir area.
As a solid waste landfill, Silver Jack Reservoir accepts municipal solid waste (MSW) and non-hazardous waste, subject to state and federal regulations.
The operator of Silver Jack Reservoir landfill is not publicly listed, but the facility is regulated by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
Landfills in Colorado must comply with the US EPA's RCRA Subtitle D standards for municipal solid waste landfills, as well as state-specific regulations for design, operation, groundwater monitoring, and closure.
The landfill likely employs leachate collection systems, groundwater monitoring wells, and landfill gas management to mitigate environmental impacts, in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Other Landfill plants in United States · 6 nearby