Overview
TINCUP is an operational landfill in Gunnison County, Colorado, United States. It serves the local community's solid waste management needs under federal and state regulations.
TINCUP is an operational landfill located in Gunnison County, Colorado, United States. As a solid waste management facility, it provides essential disposal services for the region, handling municipal solid waste in compliance with environmental standards. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act rules for landfill gas emissions. Colorado state regulations further govern its operations, ensuring proper waste containment and environmental protection. The landfill's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is a solid waste landfill facility. TINCUP plays a key role in managing waste from the surrounding area, contributing to public health and environmental sanitation. Its location in a mountainous region requires careful management of leachate and landfill gas to protect local water resources and air quality.
Environmental context
The landfill is situated in Gunnison County, Colorado, a region characterized by mountainous terrain and sensitive ecosystems. Proper leachate management is critical to prevent groundwater contamination, especially given the area's high elevation and seasonal snowmelt. Landfill gas collection systems help mitigate methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas. Proximity to communities and wildlife habitats necessitates careful operational controls to minimize traffic, odor, and other impacts.
Frequently asked questions
TINCUP landfill is located in Gunnison County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 38.701846, -106.941274.
As a landfill, TINCUP accepts municipal solid waste, which includes household, commercial, and non-hazardous industrial waste, in compliance with US EPA Subtitle D regulations.
TINCUP operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act landfill gas rules, as well as Colorado state environmental regulations.
Landfills like TINCUP typically use gas collection systems to capture methane, which can be flared or used for energy, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and complying with Clean Air Act requirements.
Landfills in Colorado must manage leachate to protect groundwater, control methane emissions, and minimize community impacts such as traffic and odor, under state and federal oversight.
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