Overview
SWINK NE S is an operational landfill in Otero County, Colorado, United States. It manages solid waste under federal and state regulations.
SWINK NE S is a landfill facility located in Otero County, Colorado, United States. As a solid waste management site, it serves the local community by providing waste disposal services. The facility is operational and falls under the NAICS code 562212 for Solid Waste Landfills. The landfill operates within the regulatory framework of the United States, including the EPA's RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas emissions. Colorado state regulations further govern leachate management and groundwater monitoring to protect local resources. This facility plays a key role in managing waste from the surrounding area. Its location in a rural part of Colorado means it likely serves a dispersed population. Proper landfill gas collection and leachate control are critical to minimizing environmental impact, particularly given the region's semi-arid climate and agricultural land use.
Environmental context
Landfills in Colorado face environmental challenges related to methane emissions from decomposing waste and potential groundwater contamination from leachate. The semi-arid climate reduces rainfall but can concentrate pollutants. Proximity to agricultural areas requires careful management to protect soil and water resources. Community proximity and truck traffic also pose considerations for local air quality and noise.
Frequently asked questions
SWINK NE S is located in Otero County, Colorado, United States, near the coordinates 37.954324, -103.729440.
As a landfill, SWINK NE S accepts municipal solid waste and likely other non-hazardous solid wastes, subject to state and federal regulations.
The landfill operates under the US EPA's RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas emissions, as well as Colorado state environmental rules.
Landfills in the US are required to collect and control landfill gas to reduce methane emissions.
Landfills in Colorado must manage leachate to protect groundwater and control methane emissions. The semi-arid climate reduces leachate volume but can increase concentration of contaminants.
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