Baldwin County Union Hill Church Road Phase 3 Landfill - Gordon, Georgia Solid Waste Management

Baldwin County Union Hill Church Road Phase 3 is a landfill facility located in Gordon, Georgia, United States. It is currently operational and serves the Baldwin County area for municipal solid waste management. The facility is classified under NAICS code 562212, which pertains to solid waste landfills. 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 emissions. Georgia state environmental agencies also enforce compliance with leachate management and groundwater monitoring requirements. The landfill plays a key role in managing solid waste for the surrounding communities in Wilkinson County and beyond. Its location near Gordon, Georgia, places it within a region where proper waste disposal is critical for protecting local water resources and air quality. The facility's operational status ensures continued service for waste management needs.

Landfills in Georgia must manage leachate to prevent groundwater contamination, especially given the region's high water table and proximity to surface waters. Methane generation from decomposing waste requires gas collection systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and comply with Clean Air Act standards. Community proximity and truck traffic are also considerations for local environmental impact.