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Cool Landfill Facts

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Trashy Landscapes

Did you know that some of your favorite parks and trails are old landfill, superfund and brownfield sites? You heard that right!

Mineral Belt Trail in Leadville

The California Gulch Superfund site cleanup included the creation of this 11.6-mile trail using remediated mining byproducts.

Platte Farm Open Space

The 5.5-acre brownfields site features restored short-grass prairie, crusher fines trails, and play space.