WAVERLY RD & HWY 285 Landfill - Alamosa County, Colorado Solid Waste Management

WAVERLY RD & HWY 285 is an operational landfill located in Alamosa County, Colorado, United States. The facility manages solid waste disposal for the local area, operating under the regulatory framework of the US EPA RCRA Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills. As a landfill, it plays a key role in the region's waste management infrastructure. The facility operates under NAICS code 562212 (Solid Waste Landfill), indicating its primary function as a disposal site. Landfills in rural Colorado typically handle moderate volumes of waste from surrounding communities. The site is subject to EPA regulations including landfill gas management and leachate control to minimize environmental impact. Located in the San Luis Valley, the landfill's environmental context includes proximity to agricultural areas and groundwater resources. Proper leachate management is critical to protect local water quality. The facility contributes to community sanitation and waste diversion efforts, aligning with state and federal waste management goals.

The landfill is situated in the San Luis Valley of Colorado, a region with significant agricultural activity and sensitive groundwater resources. Effective leachate management is essential to prevent contamination of local aquifers. Landfill gas generation, primarily methane, requires collection and control systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and comply with EPA Clean Air Act regulations. The facility's location near highways also involves community traffic considerations.