STRATTON LFD Landfill - Stratton, Colorado Solid Waste Management

STRATTON LFD is a landfill facility located 1.5 miles northwest of Stratton, Colorado, in Kit Carson County. The facility is currently operational and classified under NAICS code 562212 for Solid Waste Landfills. As a municipal solid waste landfill, it serves the local community and surrounding areas in eastern Colorado. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency, specifically RCRA Subtitle D which governs municipal solid waste landfills, and the Clean Air Act's landfill gas emission guidelines. These regulations require proper liner systems, leachate management, and gas collection to minimize environmental impact. The landfill's location in a rural agricultural region influences its operational scale and waste acceptance practices. Landfills like STRATTON LFD play a critical role in managing solid waste for rural communities. Proper management of landfill gas and leachate is essential to protect local groundwater and air quality. The facility's proximity to agricultural land underscores the importance of environmental safeguards to prevent contamination of soil and water resources.

The landfill is situated in a rural agricultural area of eastern Colorado, where groundwater protection is critical due to the region's reliance on aquifers for irrigation and drinking water. Landfill gas management, including methane capture, is important to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and comply with EPA regulations. Leachate control systems are necessary to prevent contamination of nearby soil and water bodies, given the area's flat terrain and potential for groundwater recharge.