SW Shattuck Chemical Co Inc Landfill - Denver, Colorado Solid Waste Management

SW Shattuck Chemical Co Inc is a landfill facility located at 1805 South Bannock Street in Denver, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and serves the Denver area for solid waste management. As a landfill, it is part of the broader waste infrastructure in Colorado, which includes both municipal and industrial waste streams. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste and Clean Air Act landfill gas rules. Colorado state regulations also apply, ensuring proper landfill design, operation, and closure. The NAICS codes associated with the facility (325180, 325188, 325998, 562212) suggest involvement in chemical manufacturing and waste treatment, indicating that the landfill may accept industrial or hazardous waste in addition to municipal solid waste. Landfills play a critical role in waste management by providing controlled disposal of waste, but they also pose environmental challenges such as methane generation and leachate production. Proper gas collection and leachate management are essential to minimize impacts on air quality and groundwater. The facility's location in an urban area like Denver requires careful management of traffic and community proximity.

The landfill is located in Denver, Colorado, a semi-arid region with a growing population. Key environmental concerns include methane leakage from landfill gas, which contributes to greenhouse gas emissions, and leachate management to protect groundwater resources. The facility's proximity to residential and commercial areas necessitates effective odor control and traffic management. Colorado's regulatory framework requires landfills to implement gas collection systems and monitor groundwater quality.