Tom Gilmore Landfill | Pueblo County, Colorado Solid Waste Management Facility

Tom Gilmore is a landfill facility located in Pueblo County, Colorado, United States. It is currently operational and classified under NAICS code 562212 for solid waste landfills. The facility serves the surrounding area, managing municipal solid waste in compliance with state and federal regulations. As a landfill in Colorado, Tom Gilmore operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act standards for landfill gas management. The facility likely employs modern landfill practices such as liner systems, leachate collection, and gas monitoring to mitigate environmental impacts. The landfill plays a key role in the region's waste management infrastructure, providing disposal capacity for Pueblo County and nearby communities. Its operations contribute to local waste diversion efforts and are subject to ongoing environmental monitoring to ensure compliance with air and water quality standards.

Landfills in Colorado face environmental considerations including methane emissions from decomposing waste and potential groundwater impacts from leachate. Tom Gilmore's location in Pueblo County, with its semi-arid climate, may influence leachate generation rates and gas collection efficiency. Proximity to the Arkansas River and local communities necessitates careful management of odor, traffic, and water quality to minimize environmental and community impacts.