Town of Hotchkiss Landfill - Municipal Solid Waste Facility in Hotchkiss, Colorado

The Town of Hotchkiss Landfill is a municipal solid waste facility located 1.5 miles south of Hotchkiss, Colorado, in Delta County. As an operational landfill, it serves the waste disposal needs of the local community and surrounding areas. The facility is classified under NAICS code 562212 for solid waste landfills. Operating in the United States, the landfill is subject to federal regulations including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act requirements for landfill gas management. Colorado state regulations further govern landfill operations, including groundwater monitoring and leachate management. The facility's scale is typical for a small to medium-sized community landfill in rural Colorado. The landfill plays a key role in the region's waste management infrastructure, providing essential disposal services for Hotchkiss and nearby areas. Proper management of landfill gas and leachate is critical to minimize environmental impacts, particularly given the facility's proximity to the North Fork of the Gunnison River and agricultural lands in the valley.

The landfill is situated in the North Fork Valley of the Gunnison River, an area known for agriculture and fruit orchards. Proximity to the river raises considerations for leachate management and groundwater protection. The semi-arid climate with low precipitation reduces leachate generation but requires careful dust control. Landfill gas management is important to mitigate methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas, and to address potential odor issues for nearby residents.