Snowy River / Tire Recycling Landfill - Mead, Colorado Solid Waste Management Facility

Snowy River / Tire Recycling is a landfill facility located at 4450 Mulligan Dr, Mead, Colorado, United States. It operates within the solid waste management sector, specifically under NAICS code 562212, which covers solid waste landfills. The facility is situated in Weld County, a region with a mix of agricultural and industrial activities. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas emissions. As a landfill in Colorado, it must comply with state-specific environmental regulations regarding leachate management, groundwater monitoring, and methane gas collection. The landfill plays a key role in managing solid waste for the local community and surrounding areas. Its operational status indicates ongoing waste disposal activities, which contribute to regional waste management infrastructure. Proper landfill management is essential for minimizing environmental impacts such as methane emissions and groundwater contamination.

Landfills in Colorado, including Snowy River / Tire Recycling, must address environmental challenges such as methane gas generation from decomposing waste and leachate production that can affect groundwater quality. The facility's location in Weld County, with its agricultural and industrial landscape, requires careful management to prevent contamination of local water resources. Proximity to communities like Mead also necessitates odor and traffic control measures.