CHATHAM COUNTY / THOMAS AVENUE LF - Operational Landfill in Savannah, Georgia

CHATHAM COUNTY / THOMAS AVENUE LF is an operational landfill located on Thomas Avenue in Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia, United States. As a landfill, it serves the solid waste management needs of the local community and surrounding areas. The facility is classified under NAICS code 562212, which covers solid waste landfills. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), specifically RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act landfill gas rules. These regulations govern landfill design, operation, closure, and post-closure care, including requirements for liner systems, leachate collection, and gas monitoring. In Georgia, the Environmental Protection Division (EPD) oversees state-level implementation. Landfills like CHATHAM COUNTY / THOMAS AVENUE LF play a critical role in managing solid waste in the Savannah area. They provide a disposal solution for residential, commercial, and industrial waste, while also generating landfill gas that can be captured for energy use. The facility's location near the coast and the Savannah River estuary underscores the importance of proper leachate management to protect local water resources.

The facility is situated in Savannah, Georgia, near the Atlantic coast and the Savannah River estuary. This coastal environment requires careful leachate management to prevent groundwater contamination and protect sensitive aquatic ecosystems. Landfill gas, primarily methane, must be collected and controlled to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate odor impacts on nearby communities. Proximity to residential areas and transportation routes also necessitates traffic management and dust control measures.