Waste Management of Colorado Inc Landfill - Denver, Colorado Solid Waste Management

Waste Management of Colorado Inc is a landfill facility located at 380 W 62nd Ave in Denver, Colorado, within Adams County. As an operational landfill, it plays a key role in the solid waste management infrastructure for the Denver metropolitan area and surrounding regions. The facility is part of the broader Waste Management network, one of the largest solid waste service providers in the United States. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas emissions. Landfills of this scale typically manage significant tonnages of waste annually and are subject to stringent environmental monitoring requirements, including groundwater testing and methane gas collection systems. The NAICS code 562212 indicates a focus on solid waste landfill operations. Environmental considerations for this landfill include methane gas management, leachate control, and proximity to the Denver urban area. Proper gas collection systems help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, while leachate treatment protects local groundwater resources. The facility's location in an industrial area of Denver helps manage community impacts related to traffic and odor.

The landfill is situated in the Denver metropolitan area, a region with a semi-arid climate and growing population. Key environmental concerns for landfills in this area include methane leakage from decomposition, which contributes to greenhouse gas emissions, and leachate management to prevent groundwater contamination. The facility's proximity to urban development requires careful monitoring of odor and traffic impacts on nearby communities. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Air Act mandates landfill gas collection and control systems for larger sites.