TRUJILLO ROAD (OLD)/PAGOSA SPRINGS/L&M LANDFILL - Landfill in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, USA

TRUJILLO ROAD (OLD)/PAGOSA SPRINGS/L&M LANDFILL is an operational solid waste landfill located at 1041 County 500 Rd, Pagosa Springs, Colorado, in the United States. It is classified under NAICS 562212, which covers solid waste landfills, and serves the local community in Archuleta County. As a landfill in Colorado, this facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills. Colorado's solid waste regulations also require compliance with state-specific landfill design, operation, and closure standards. The landfill likely manages waste from residential, commercial, and industrial sources in the Pagosa Springs area. The facility's environmental significance lies in its role as a waste disposal site for the region. Landfills must manage leachate and landfill gas to mitigate environmental impacts. Proximity to groundwater and local communities requires careful monitoring and adherence to regulatory standards to prevent contamination and reduce methane emissions.

Pagosa Springs is located in a mountainous region of Colorado, with a climate that includes cold winters and moderate precipitation. The area's groundwater resources are important for local water supply, making leachate management critical at landfills. Additionally, landfill gas generation, primarily methane, must be controlled to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and comply with EPA's Clean Air Act landfill gas rules. The facility's location near residential areas also necessitates traffic management and odor control to minimize community impacts.