Cairo / 6th Avenue Landfill - Operational Landfill in Cairo, Georgia

Cairo / 6th Avenue Landfill is an operational solid waste facility located at 6th Ave NW in Cairo, Georgia, within Grady County. As a landfill, it manages municipal solid waste for the local community and surrounding areas. The facility is classified under NAICS code 562212, which covers solid waste landfills. Operating in the United States, this landfill is subject to federal regulations under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which sets standards for municipal solid waste landfills, including liner systems, leachate collection, and groundwater monitoring. Additionally, the Clean Air Act requires landfill gas collection and control systems for larger facilities to mitigate methane emissions. State-level regulations in Georgia further govern operational practices. The facility plays a key role in the region's waste management infrastructure, providing essential disposal services for Cairo and Grady County. Its location in a rural area of southwestern Georgia influences factors such as transportation distances and community proximity. Proper management of landfill gas and leachate is critical to minimizing environmental impacts on local air and water resources.

The Cairo / 6th Avenue Landfill is situated in a rural area of southwestern Georgia, where groundwater resources are important for local agriculture and drinking water. Landfills in this region must manage leachate to prevent groundwater contamination, especially given the sandy soils and high water table in parts of Georgia. Methane generation from decomposing waste is a concern, and the facility may be required to collect and flare or utilize landfill gas under Clean Air Act regulations. Proximity to residential areas and traffic from waste hauling trucks are additional community considerations.