WALSENBURG SWD SITE Landfill - Walsenburg, Colorado Solid Waste Management

WALSENBURG SWD SITE is a landfill facility located 1 mile east of Walsenburg, Colorado, off I-25. It serves the solid waste management needs of Huerfano County and surrounding areas. As an operational landfill, it plays a key role in the region's waste disposal 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 landfill gas rules. Landfills in Colorado must also comply with state-level environmental regulations. The NAICS code 562212 indicates this is a solid waste landfill, typically handling municipal solid waste. Landfills like WALSENBURG SWD SITE are significant for managing waste in rural areas, but they require careful environmental management. Key concerns include landfill gas collection to reduce methane emissions, leachate management to protect groundwater, and community proximity considerations. The facility's location near I-25 provides good access for waste transport.

The landfill is situated in a semi-arid region of southern Colorado, where groundwater resources are critical. Proper leachate management is essential to prevent contamination of local aquifers. Landfill gas collection systems help mitigate methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas. The facility's proximity to Walsenburg and I-25 means community and traffic impacts are important considerations.