Western Landfill Svcs Incorporated - Landfill in Fountain, Colorado

Western Landfill Svcs Incorporated is a landfill facility located at 8925 El Centro Blvd in Fountain, Colorado, within El Paso County. The facility is operational and serves the local community's solid waste management needs. As a landfill, it plays a key role in the region's waste disposal infrastructure. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act landfill gas rules. These regulations govern landfill design, operation, and closure, as well as gas collection and monitoring. The NAICS code 562212 indicates it is a solid waste landfill, typically handling municipal solid waste. Landfills in Colorado must manage leachate and landfill gas to minimize environmental impact. The facility's location near Fountain and proximity to groundwater sources require careful environmental management. Proper operation ensures compliance with state and federal standards, protecting local air and water quality.

Landfills like Western Landfill Svcs Incorporated must manage landfill gas, primarily methane, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and odor. Leachate collection systems prevent groundwater contamination. The facility's location in El Paso County, with its semi-arid climate and proximity to the Arkansas River watershed, necessitates robust environmental controls to protect local water resources and air quality.