US ARMY FORT CARSON Landfill | FT CARSON, Colorado Solid Waste Management

US ARMY FORT CARSON is an operational landfill located at 801 Tevis Street in FT CARSON, Colorado, within El Paso County. The facility serves the Fort Carson military installation and manages municipal solid waste generated on site. As a landfill, it operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas management. The facility is classified under NAICS codes 562212 (Solid Waste Landfill) and 928110 (National Security), reflecting its dual role as both a waste management facility and a military support operation. Landfills of this type typically employ engineered liners, leachate collection systems, and gas extraction wells to mitigate environmental impacts. The specific tonnage per year is not disclosed, but as a military installation landfill, it likely handles a moderate volume of waste from base operations. Located in the semi-arid climate of Colorado, the landfill must manage leachate carefully to protect groundwater resources. Proximity to the Front Range urban corridor and sensitive ecosystems like the Arkansas River watershed adds environmental significance. Proper gas collection and methane reduction are critical for compliance with EPA emissions standards and local air quality goals.

The landfill operates in a semi-arid region with limited precipitation, reducing leachate generation but increasing dust and odor concerns. Groundwater protection is critical due to the area's reliance on aquifers for drinking water. Methane emissions from decomposing waste must be managed to comply with EPA landfill gas rules, and the facility's proximity to residential areas and military training zones requires careful traffic and odor control.