WOLCOTT SWDS Landfill - Eagle, Colorado Solid Waste Management Facility

WOLCOTT SWDS is a landfill facility located 3 miles north of Wolcott in Eagle, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and serves the local community's solid waste management needs within Eagle County. As a landfill operating in the United States, WOLCOTT SWDS is subject to federal regulations under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills. Additionally, the facility must comply with Clean Air Act standards for landfill gas emissions. Colorado state regulations further enforce groundwater monitoring and leachate management to protect local water resources. The landfill plays a key role in managing waste from the surrounding area, including the town of Eagle and nearby communities. Proper landfill gas collection and leachate control are critical to minimizing environmental impact, particularly given the facility's proximity to the Colorado River watershed.

The landfill is located in Eagle County, Colorado, within the Rocky Mountain region. The area's mountainous terrain and proximity to the Colorado River make groundwater protection a priority. Landfill gas management is essential to mitigate methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas. Leachate control systems are necessary to prevent contamination of local water bodies, which support diverse ecosystems and recreational activities.