Waste Management of Southern Colorado Co Landfill - Colorado Springs, Colorado Solid Waste Management

Waste Management of Southern Colorado Co is a landfill facility located at 1961 Commercial Blvd, Colorado Springs, Colorado, in El Paso County. It operates under the solid waste management sector, providing disposal services for municipal and commercial waste in the region. As a landfill in the United States, this facility is subject to federal regulations under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills. Additionally, it must comply with Clean Air Act requirements for landfill gas management, including gas collection and control systems to mitigate methane emissions. The facility's NAICS codes (562111 and 562212) indicate it handles both solid waste collection and disposal. The landfill plays a key role in waste management for Colorado Springs and surrounding areas. Its operational status ensures ongoing service for community waste disposal, while regulatory oversight aims to minimize environmental impacts such as groundwater contamination from leachate and air emissions from landfill gas.

The landfill's location in Colorado Springs, near the Front Range urban corridor, presents environmental considerations typical of solid waste facilities. Groundwater protection is critical given the region's semi-arid climate and reliance on aquifers. Leachate management systems must prevent contamination of local water resources. Additionally, landfill gas collection and methane leakage control are important due to the area's air quality concerns, including ozone formation. Proximity to residential and commercial areas necessitates careful traffic management and odor control.