Overview
The City of Buford / Peachtree / Ind Blvd Landfill is an operational solid waste facility in Buford, Georgia, United States. It serves the local community under the regulatory framework of the US EPA.
The City of Buford / Peachtree / Ind Blvd Landfill is an operational solid waste facility located in Buford, Georgia, within Gwinnett County. As a landfill, it plays a key role in managing municipal solid waste for the surrounding area. The facility operates under the jurisdiction of the United States, where solid waste management is regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under RCRA Subtitle D and Clean Air Act landfill gas rules. This landfill is classified under NAICS code 562212, which covers solid waste landfills. The facility is part of a network of landfills in Georgia that handle waste from residential, commercial, and industrial sources. Typical operations include waste compaction, daily cover, and leachate management to minimize environmental impact. The facility's environmental significance lies in its role in managing waste while mitigating potential risks such as methane emissions and groundwater contamination. Landfills in the United States are required to implement gas collection systems and leachate control measures. The City of Buford / Peachtree / Ind Blvd Landfill contributes to local waste management infrastructure, supporting community sanitation and resource recovery efforts.
Environmental context
Landfills in Georgia operate in a humid subtropical climate, which can increase leachate generation and methane production. Effective leachate management is critical to protect groundwater resources, while landfill gas collection systems help reduce methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas. The facility's proximity to Buford and Peachtree Corners requires careful management of traffic and odor to minimize community impact.
Frequently asked questions
The landfill is located in Buford, Georgia, United States, in Gwinnett County.
As a municipal solid waste landfill, it accepts household, commercial, and non-hazardous industrial waste.
The facility is owned by the City of Buford or a related municipal entity.
Landfills in the US are regulated under the EPA's RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste and the Clean Air Act for landfill gas emissions.
Typical controls include liners and leachate collection systems to protect groundwater, and gas collection systems to capture methane for energy or flaring.
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