WINDSOR LANDFILL RD #17 - Operational Landfill in Weld County, Colorado

WINDSOR LANDFILL RD #17 is an operational landfill located in Weld County, Colorado, United States. As a solid waste management facility, it handles municipal solid waste disposal for the surrounding region, classified under NAICS code 562212 for Solid Waste Landfills. The facility 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. Landfills in Colorado must comply with state-specific environmental standards for leachate management and groundwater monitoring. This landfill plays a key role in the local waste management infrastructure, serving communities in Weld County. Its operational status ensures continued waste disposal capacity, while ongoing regulatory oversight aims to minimize environmental impacts such as methane emissions and groundwater contamination.

Landfills like WINDSOR LANDFILL RD #17 pose environmental risks including methane generation from decomposing waste, which contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Leachate, a liquid that percolates through waste, can contaminate groundwater if not properly managed. Proximity to communities raises concerns about odor, traffic, and air quality. In Colorado, regulatory requirements mandate gas collection systems and groundwater monitoring to mitigate these impacts.