Overview
Twin Lakes DS is an operational landfill in Lake County, Colorado, United States. It manages solid waste under federal and state regulations.
Twin Lakes DS is a landfill facility located in Lake County, Colorado, United States. The facility is currently operational and serves the local area for solid waste disposal. 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 and Clean Air Act landfill gas rules. Colorado state regulations also apply, ensuring proper landfill design, operation, and closure. The NAICS code 562212 indicates it is a solid waste landfill. Landfills like Twin Lakes DS are significant for managing community waste while mitigating environmental impacts through gas collection and leachate management. The facility's location in Lake County, Colorado, contributes to the state's solid waste management network.
Environmental context
Landfills in Colorado must manage landfill gas and leachate to reduce methane emissions and protect groundwater. The facility's proximity to natural areas may require careful monitoring of environmental impacts. Community proximity and traffic are also considerations for landfill operations.
Frequently asked questions
Twin Lakes DS is located in Lake County, Colorado, United States, approximately 1.9 miles north of an unspecified city.
Twin Lakes DS is a landfill facility that manages solid waste disposal. It is classified under NAICS code 562212 for solid waste landfills.
Twin Lakes DS operates under US EPA regulations including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste and Clean Air Act landfill gas rules, as well as Colorado state environmental regulations.
Landfills manage environmental impact through landfill gas collection systems to reduce methane emissions, leachate management to protect groundwater, and monitoring of air and water quality.
Landfills provide a method for final disposal of solid waste, reducing public health risks and environmental contamination when properly designed and operated under regulatory oversight.
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