Overview
Thomasville Dump is an operational landfill in Pitkin County, Colorado, United States. It serves the local area for solid waste disposal under federal and state regulations.
Thomasville Dump is an operational landfill located in Pitkin County, Colorado, United States. The facility manages solid waste disposal for the surrounding community, operating under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills. As a landfill, it plays a key role in the region's waste management infrastructure. The facility operates under NAICS code 562212, which covers solid waste landfills. Landfills of this type typically handle waste from residential, commercial, and industrial sources. In Colorado, landfills must comply with state and federal regulations regarding liner systems, leachate management, and groundwater monitoring to minimize environmental impact. Environmental considerations for Thomasville Dump include landfill gas generation and potential methane emissions, leachate management to protect local groundwater, and community proximity. The facility's location in a mountainous region may present additional challenges for waste management and environmental protection. Proper operation and monitoring are essential to mitigate risks associated with solid waste disposal.
Environmental context
The Thomasville Dump operates in a mountainous region of Colorado, where groundwater protection is critical due to the area's hydrology and potential for leachate migration. Landfill gas, primarily methane, must be managed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and odor impacts. The facility's proximity to natural areas and communities requires careful attention to traffic, dust, and noise control. Regulatory oversight under RCRA Subtitle D ensures compliance with environmental standards.
Frequently asked questions
Thomasville Dump is located in Pitkin County, Colorado, United States, approximately 2 2/3 miles southeast of the town of Thomasville.
As a landfill, Thomasville Dump accepts municipal solid waste from residential, commercial, and industrial sources, subject to state and federal regulations.
Thomasville Dump is currently operational, actively managing solid waste disposal for the local area.
Landfills in the United States are regulated under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which sets standards for design, operation, groundwater monitoring, and closure. The Clean Air Act also regulates landfill gas emissions.
Thomasville Dump must comply with environmental regulations that require leachate collection and treatment, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas management to minimize risks to air, water, and soil.
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