Athens-Hocking Landfill, Inc. - Nelsonville, Ohio Landfill | Rumpke

Athens-Hocking Landfill, Inc. is a municipal solid waste landfill located at 17970 Diamond Brick Road in Nelsonville, Ohio, United States. Owned and operated by Rumpke, the facility has been operational since 1983 and is permitted to accept waste until 2069. It plays a key role in managing solid waste for Athens and Hocking counties and surrounding areas. As a landfill in the United States, this facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills. Compliance includes requirements for liner systems, leachate collection and treatment, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas management. The landfill likely employs modern engineering controls to mitigate environmental impacts, such as gas collection systems to reduce methane emissions and leachate management to protect local water resources. The facility's long operational lifespan through 2069 indicates significant remaining capacity and ongoing community service. As part of Rumpke's network, it contributes to regional waste disposal infrastructure. Environmental considerations include proximity to the Hocking River watershed and local communities, necessitating robust monitoring and management practices to ensure compliance with Ohio EPA regulations.

The landfill is situated in southeastern Ohio, a region characterized by rolling hills and the Hocking River watershed. Key environmental concerns for this facility include managing landfill gas, primarily methane, to minimize greenhouse gas emissions and odor impacts. Leachate management is critical to prevent groundwater contamination, especially given the area's karst geology and proximity to surface waters. Community proximity and truck traffic along Diamond Brick Road also require careful operational planning to mitigate noise, dust, and safety issues.