Risk: Medium Landfill Operational

Camden County SR 110 MSW Landfill - Municipal Solid Waste Landfill in Silco, Georgia

Silco, Georgia, United States

Overview

Camden County SR 110 MSW Landfill is an operational municipal solid waste landfill in Silco, Georgia, United States. Opened in 1992 and expected to close in 2033, it serves Camden County.

Camden County SR 110 MSW Landfill is a municipal solid waste landfill located in Silco, Georgia, United States. Operated by Camden County, the facility has been accepting waste since 1992 and is projected to remain operational until 2033. It serves the local community and surrounding areas, managing solid waste generated within Camden County. The landfill operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), specifically Subtitle D of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) which governs municipal solid waste landfills. Compliance with EPA standards ensures proper liner systems, leachate management, and groundwater monitoring. The facility also adheres to Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas control, including gas collection and control systems to mitigate methane emissions. As a regional waste management facility, the Camden County SR 110 MSW Landfill plays a critical role in the community's waste disposal infrastructure. Its long operational history and planned closure date indicate a well-managed site with ongoing environmental monitoring. The landfill contributes to local waste management needs while adhering to federal and state environmental regulations.

Environmental context

The landfill is located in Camden County, Georgia, a coastal area with a humid subtropical climate. Proximity to groundwater resources necessitates robust leachate management systems to prevent contamination. Landfill gas generation, primarily methane, requires active collection and flaring or energy recovery to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Community proximity and truck traffic are managed through operational controls and buffer zones.

Frequently asked questions

Camden County SR 110 MSW Landfill is located at 5395 Hwy 110 (SR 110 & Russell Road), approximately 12 miles southwest of Woodbine, in Silco, Camden County, Georgia, United States.

As a municipal solid waste landfill, it accepts household waste, commercial waste, and non-hazardous industrial solid waste generated within Camden County and surrounding areas.

The landfill opened in 1992 and is projected to close in 2033, based on current capacity and waste intake rates.

Municipal solid waste landfills in the U.S. are regulated under the EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which sets standards for location, design, operation, groundwater monitoring, and closure. Additionally, landfill gas emissions are regulated under the Clean Air Act.

The landfill employs liner systems to protect groundwater, leachate collection and treatment, and landfill gas collection and control systems to reduce methane emissions. Regular monitoring ensures compliance with environmental regulations.

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