Overview
BALDWIN COUNTY / UNION HILL CH RD PH2 SLF is an operational landfill in Milledgeville, Georgia, United States. It serves the Baldwin County area under NAICS code 562212 for solid waste disposal.
BALDWIN COUNTY / UNION HILL CH RD PH2 SLF is an operational landfill located on Union Hill Church Road in Milledgeville, Georgia, United States. This facility is classified under NAICS code 562212, which covers solid waste landfill operations, and serves the waste management needs of Baldwin County and surrounding areas. As a landfill in the United States, this facility operates under the regulatory framework of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas management. The landfill likely employs standard practices such as liner systems, leachate collection, and gas monitoring to comply with federal and state environmental standards. The landfill plays a key role in managing solid waste for the Milledgeville region, contributing to local waste disposal infrastructure. Its location in central Georgia places it within a region with a mix of urban and rural communities, where proper waste management is essential for environmental protection and public health.
Environmental context
Landfills in Georgia, like this one, must manage methane emissions from decomposing waste, which is a potent greenhouse gas. Leachate management is critical to prevent groundwater contamination, especially given the region's humid climate and proximity to water bodies. Community proximity and truck traffic are also important considerations for local residents.
Frequently asked questions
The landfill is located on Union Hill Church Road in Milledgeville, Georgia, United States, in Baldwin County.
As a solid waste landfill, it accepts municipal solid waste and other non-hazardous waste materials, subject to local and state regulations.
The landfill is currently operational, actively receiving and managing waste.
Landfills in the U.S. are regulated under EPA's RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act rules for landfill gas emissions, along with state-specific requirements.
Typical environmental controls include liner systems to prevent groundwater contamination, leachate collection and treatment, and gas collection systems to reduce methane emissions.
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