Wind River Environmental, LLC - Hazardous Waste Treatment Facility in Hiram, Georgia

Wind River Environmental, LLC is a hazardous waste treatment facility located at 300 Thompson Rd, Hiram, Georgia, United States. The facility is operational and serves the Paulding County area, handling hazardous waste streams from industrial and commercial sources. As a hazwaste treatment plant, it plays a critical role in managing materials that require specialized processing to reduce environmental and health risks. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), which governs hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal. Georgia's Environmental Protection Division (EPD) enforces state-level regulations that align with RCRA. The facility's NAICS code 562219 indicates it is classified under 'Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal,' but its plant type specifies hazardous waste treatment, suggesting it handles both hazardous and non-hazardous materials. Wind River Environmental, LLC contributes to the regional waste management infrastructure by providing treatment services that reduce the toxicity and volume of hazardous waste. This supports local industries in complying with environmental regulations and minimizes the potential for contamination of soil and groundwater in the surrounding area.

The facility is situated in Hiram, Georgia, a suburban area within the Piedmont region. The local environment features clay-rich soils and proximity to the Chattahoochee River watershed, which supplies drinking water to much of the Atlanta metropolitan area. Hazardous waste treatment facilities in this region must implement robust leachate management and spill prevention measures to protect groundwater resources. The facility's operations are subject to strict air emission controls to minimize the release of volatile organic compounds and other hazardous air pollutants.