Washington County Landfill - Akron, Colorado Solid Waste Management Facility

Washington County Landfill is an operational solid waste facility located at 29505 County Road DD in Akron, Colorado, United States. It serves Washington County and the surrounding region, providing essential waste disposal services for the local community. As a landfill, it plays a key role in the area's solid waste management infrastructure. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, specifically RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills, which governs design, operation, and closure standards. It also complies with Clean Air Act requirements for landfill gas management. The landfill's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is focused on solid waste landfill operations, typical for facilities of this scale in rural Colorado. Environmentally, the landfill must manage leachate to protect groundwater and control methane emissions through gas collection systems. Its location in a rural area with lower population density reduces community proximity risks, but ongoing monitoring is essential to minimize environmental impact. The facility contributes to local waste management needs and supports public health and sanitation.

The landfill is situated in a rural area of Colorado, where groundwater protection is a key concern due to potential leachate migration. Methane generation from decomposing waste requires active gas collection to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Community proximity is relatively low, but traffic from waste hauling vehicles impacts local roads. Proper management of these factors is critical to minimize environmental and health risks.