Butts County / Brownlee Rd SLF - Operational Landfill in Jackson, Georgia

Butts County / Brownlee Rd SLF is a landfill facility located at 1034 Brownlee Rd, Jackson, Georgia, United States. It is currently operational and serves the solid waste management needs of Butts County and surrounding areas. As a landfill, it is classified under NAICS code 562212, which covers solid waste landfills. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency, specifically RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act requirements for landfill gas management. These regulations mandate leachate collection and treatment systems, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas collection and control to reduce methane emissions. The landfill likely employs standard landfill technology, including liner systems, leachate management, and gas extraction wells. As a landfill in Georgia, Butts County / Brownlee Rd SLF plays a critical role in managing the region's waste stream. Its location in a rural area with proximity to Jackson and Interstate 75 means it serves both local and potentially regional waste disposal needs. Proper landfill gas and leachate management are essential to minimize environmental impact on nearby groundwater and air quality.

Landfills in Georgia must manage leachate to protect groundwater resources, as the state has significant aquifers and surface water bodies. Methane generation from decomposing waste requires gas collection systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and comply with Clean Air Act standards. Proximity to communities and traffic routes necessitates careful odor and vector control, as well as traffic management to minimize community disruption.