Waste Mgmt of Denver South - Landfill in Englewood, Colorado, USA

Waste Mgmt of Denver South is a landfill facility located at 2400 W Union Ave in Englewood, Colorado, within Arapahoe County. It serves the Denver metropolitan area and is part of the Waste Management network, a leading solid waste services provider in the United States. The facility is currently operational and handles municipal solid waste, contributing to the region's waste disposal infrastructure. The landfill 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. As a landfill in Colorado, it must comply with state-specific environmental regulations regarding leachate management, groundwater monitoring, and methane gas collection. The facility's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is a solid waste landfill, typically handling large volumes of waste from residential, commercial, and industrial sources. Environmental considerations for this landfill include methane gas generation from decomposing waste, which is often captured for energy production or flared to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Leachate management is critical to prevent groundwater contamination, especially given the facility's proximity to urban areas. The landfill's location in Englewood, a suburb of Denver, means it serves a densely populated region, requiring careful community engagement and traffic management to minimize local impacts.

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 emissions from decomposing waste, which contribute to greenhouse gas levels, and leachate management to protect groundwater resources. The facility's proximity to residential and commercial areas necessitates effective odor control, dust suppression, and traffic management to minimize community impacts. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Air Act and RCRA Subtitle D ensures compliance with landfill gas collection and groundwater monitoring requirements.