Overview
Vilas Landfill is an operational solid waste facility located 2 miles north of Vilas, Colorado, United States. It serves Baca County under the NAICS code 562212 for Solid Waste Landfill operations.
Vilas Landfill is an operational solid waste facility situated 2 miles north of Vilas, Colorado, in Baca County, United States. Classified under NAICS code 562212, it functions as a landfill for municipal solid waste disposal, serving the local community and surrounding areas. As a landfill in Colorado, this facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act standards for landfill gas emissions. The landfill likely manages waste through controlled disposal, with considerations for leachate collection and methane gas management to mitigate environmental impacts. Located in a rural area of southeastern Colorado, Vilas Landfill plays a key role in regional waste management. Its operations are subject to state and federal regulations aimed at minimizing groundwater contamination and air emissions, ensuring safe and compliant waste disposal for the community.
Environmental context
The landfill's location in rural Baca County, Colorado, presents specific environmental considerations. Proximity to groundwater sources requires robust leachate management systems to prevent contamination. Methane generation from decomposing waste necessitates gas collection or flaring to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The facility's operations also involve truck traffic, which can impact local air quality and community noise levels. Regulatory compliance under RCRA Subtitle D and CAA landfill gas rules helps mitigate these risks.
Frequently asked questions
Vilas Landfill is located 2 miles north of Vilas, Colorado, in Baca County, United States.
As a landfill classified under NAICS 562212, Vilas Landfill accepts municipal solid waste for disposal, typically including household, commercial, and non-hazardous industrial waste.
Typically, landfills in Colorado are operated by local government entities or private waste management companies.
Landfills in the United States are regulated under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D for municipal solid waste, and the Clean Air Act for landfill gas emissions. State regulations also apply.
Vilas Landfill likely employs leachate collection systems to prevent groundwater contamination and gas collection or flaring to control methane emissions, in compliance with EPA regulations.
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