ELLER-WHITLOCK AVE LANDFILL - Solid Waste Management Facility in Brunswick, Georgia

ELLER-WHITLOCK AVE LANDFILL is a solid waste management facility located at 4188 Whitlock Ave, Brunswick, Glynn County, Georgia, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 562219, which covers other nonhazardous waste treatment and disposal. As a landfill, it plays a key role in managing municipal and industrial solid waste in the region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency, specifically RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas emissions. Landfills in Georgia must comply with state and federal requirements for liners, leachate collection, groundwater monitoring, and gas control. The facility's scale is typical for a regional landfill serving a county-level population. Environmental significance includes management of landfill gas, which contains methane, a potent greenhouse gas. Proper gas collection systems reduce emissions and may generate energy. Leachate management protects local groundwater resources. The facility's location near Brunswick and the coast requires careful attention to water quality and community impact.

The facility is situated in Glynn County, Georgia, near the Atlantic coast. The region's high water table and proximity to coastal ecosystems necessitate robust leachate management and groundwater monitoring to prevent contamination. Landfill gas, primarily methane, must be collected and controlled to minimize greenhouse gas emissions and odor impacts on nearby communities. Traffic from waste delivery vehicles also affects local roads and air quality.