WRAY SWDS Landfill - Yuma County, Colorado Solid Waste Management

WRAY SWDS is a landfill facility located in Yuma County, Colorado, United States. As a solid waste disposal site, it serves the local community by managing municipal solid waste. The facility is operational and falls under the NAICS code 562212 for Solid Waste Landfill. The landfill operates within the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act landfill gas rules. Colorado state regulations also apply, ensuring proper waste management practices. The facility's scale is typical for a rural landfill in the region. Environmental management at WRAY SWDS includes landfill gas collection and leachate control to mitigate methane emissions and protect groundwater. The facility's location in a rural area reduces community proximity concerns, but traffic and odor management remain important operational considerations.

The landfill is situated in a rural area of Yuma County, Colorado, where groundwater protection is critical due to agricultural land use. Leachate management systems are essential to prevent contamination of local water resources. Landfill gas collection helps reduce methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas, aligning with EPA regulations.