Advanced Disposal Services Pecan Row Landfill, LLC - Valdosta, Georgia Landfill

Advanced Disposal Services Pecan Row Landfill, LLC is an operational landfill located in Valdosta, Lowndes County, Georgia, United States. As a landfill facility, it plays a key role in the region's solid waste management infrastructure, accepting municipal solid waste for disposal. The facility is situated at 2995 Wetherington Lane, with coordinates 30.814250, -83.359810. The landfill operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), specifically Subtitle D of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) for municipal solid waste landfills, as well as Clean Air Act (CAA) regulations for landfill gas emissions. These regulations require proper liner systems, leachate management, and gas collection to minimize environmental impact. The facility's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is classified as a solid waste landfill. As a landfill in Georgia, the facility contributes to the state's solid waste disposal capacity, serving the Valdosta area. Proper management of landfill gas and leachate is critical to reducing methane emissions and protecting groundwater. The facility's operational status ensures ongoing waste disposal services for the community, supporting public health and environmental standards.

Landfills in Georgia must manage methane emissions through gas collection systems to comply with EPA regulations, reducing greenhouse gas impacts. Leachate management is essential to prevent groundwater contamination, especially given the region's humid subtropical climate and proximity to the Floridan Aquifer. Community proximity and truck traffic are also considerations, as landfills can affect local air quality and transportation networks.