Western Paving Landfill - Adams County, Colorado Solid Waste Management

Western Paving is a landfill facility located at 64th & Lipton in Adams County, Colorado, United States. It is currently operational and plays a role in the region's solid waste management infrastructure. The facility is classified under NAICS code 562212, which covers solid waste landfills. As a landfill in Colorado, Western Paving operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas. The facility likely manages waste through controlled disposal, with systems for leachate collection and gas management to mitigate environmental impacts. The landfill's location in Adams County places it within the Denver metropolitan area, serving a growing urban population. Its operational status indicates ongoing contribution to local waste diversion and disposal, supporting community sanitation and environmental protection goals.

Landfills in Colorado face environmental considerations such as methane emissions from decomposing waste and potential groundwater impacts from leachate. The facility's proximity to the Denver area means it must manage community concerns like traffic and odor. Proper gas collection and leachate treatment are critical to reducing its environmental footprint.