TRINIDAD DUMP Landfill - Model, Colorado Solid Waste Management Facility

TRINIDAD DUMP is an operational landfill located in Model, Las Animas County, Colorado, United States. This facility manages solid waste disposal for the surrounding area, operating under the NAICS code 562212, which covers solid waste landfills. As a landfill, it plays a key role in the region's waste management infrastructure. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas emissions. In Colorado, landfills must comply with state-specific environmental standards for leachate management, groundwater monitoring, and methane gas control. The landfill's location in a rural area of southeastern Colorado influences its operational practices. TRINIDAD DUMP provides essential waste disposal services to the local community in Las Animas County. Proper landfill management is critical for minimizing environmental impacts such as methane emissions and groundwater contamination. The facility's adherence to regulatory requirements helps ensure safe and sustainable waste management for the region.

Landfills like TRINIDAD DUMP must manage methane gas generated from decomposing waste to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Leachate control is also critical to prevent groundwater contamination, especially in areas with shallow water tables. The facility's proximity to the community of Model requires careful traffic management and odor control to minimize local impacts.