CITY OF LA GRANGE LANDFILL - Operational Landfill in LaGrange, Georgia

CITY OF LA GRANGE LANDFILL is an operational landfill located at 2233 Greenville Rd, LaGrange, Georgia, in Troup County. As a landfill facility, it plays a key role in the region's solid waste management infrastructure, accepting municipal solid waste for disposal. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act landfill gas rules. Landfills in Georgia are also subject to state environmental permits. The facility's NAICS codes (236220, 562212, 999999) indicate involvement in commercial building construction, solid waste landfill operations, and other general government activities. As a landfill, the facility must manage landfill gas collection to reduce methane emissions and control leachate to protect groundwater. Its location in LaGrange, near the Chattahoochee River, underscores the importance of environmental safeguards. The landfill serves the local community by providing essential waste disposal services.

Landfills in Georgia must comply with federal and state regulations to mitigate environmental impacts. Key concerns include methane leakage from landfill gas, which contributes to greenhouse gas emissions, and leachate management to prevent groundwater contamination. Proximity to the Chattahoochee River watershed heightens the need for robust environmental controls. Community proximity also requires attention to traffic and odor management.