Overview
Tabor Fly Ash Disposal Site is an operational landfill in Pueblo County, Colorado, managing fly ash from coal combustion. It operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations for municipal solid waste.
Tabor Fly Ash Disposal Site is an operational landfill located in Pueblo County, Colorado, United States. The facility manages fly ash, a byproduct of coal combustion, and serves the local industrial sector. As a landfill, it is classified under NAICS code 562212 for Solid Waste Landfill. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), specifically RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act landfill gas rules. In Colorado, landfills must comply with state solid waste regulations, including groundwater monitoring and landfill gas management. The site's location in a semi-arid region influences leachate management practices. Tabor Fly Ash Disposal Site plays a role in managing industrial waste from coal-fired power generation in the region. Proper landfill operations are critical for preventing groundwater contamination and controlling methane emissions. The facility's proximity to Pueblo County communities requires careful traffic and odor management.
Environmental context
The landfill is situated in Pueblo County, Colorado, a semi-arid region with low annual precipitation, which reduces leachate generation but requires careful management of dust and fugitive emissions. Groundwater protection is a key concern due to the potential for ash leachate to contaminate local aquifers. The site's proximity to residential areas necessitates monitoring of truck traffic and odor control.
Frequently asked questions
Tabor Fly Ash Disposal Site is located at Comanche and St Charles Roads in Pueblo County, Colorado, United States.
The facility manages fly ash, a byproduct of coal combustion from power plants, and is classified as a solid waste landfill.
The landfill operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act landfill gas rules, as well as Colorado state solid waste regulations.
The facility implements leachate management systems, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas controls to mitigate risks to the environment and nearby communities.
Fly ash disposal is important for managing industrial waste from coal-fired power plants, which are common in Colorado. Proper disposal prevents air and water pollution.
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