Stoneham Dump - Landfill in Weld County, Colorado, United States

Stoneham Dump is a landfill facility located in Weld County, Colorado, United States. It operates under the NAICS code 562212, which covers solid waste landfills. The facility is currently operational and serves the local community for solid waste disposal needs. As a landfill in Colorado, Stoneham Dump operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas management. Landfills in this region typically manage waste through controlled disposal, with systems for leachate collection and gas monitoring to mitigate environmental impacts. The facility plays a key role in the region's waste management infrastructure, handling solid waste from surrounding areas. Its location in Weld County, a region with agricultural and industrial activity, underscores the importance of proper waste disposal to protect local groundwater and air quality.

Landfills like Stoneham Dump require careful management of landfill gas, primarily methane, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and comply with EPA regulations. Leachate management is critical to prevent groundwater contamination, especially in areas with shallow aquifers. Proximity to communities and traffic from waste hauling also necessitate operational controls to minimize nuisance and health impacts.