City of Waycross / Blackwell Landfill - Municipal Solid Waste Landfill in Waycross, Georgia

The City of Waycross / Blackwell Landfill is a municipal solid waste landfill located in Waycross, Georgia, United States. It operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which governs the management of non-hazardous solid waste. The facility is situated in Ware County and serves the surrounding area's waste disposal needs. As a landfill, the facility manages waste through controlled disposal, with key operational aspects including landfill gas collection and leachate management. Under RCRA Subtitle D, the landfill must comply with design, operation, and closure requirements to protect groundwater and air quality. The facility's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is classified as a Solid Waste Landfill, aligning with typical municipal waste disposal operations in the United States. The Blackwell Landfill plays a critical role in the region's waste management infrastructure, providing a disposal solution for residential and commercial waste. Its operational status ensures ongoing service to the community, while regulatory oversight helps mitigate environmental impacts such as methane emissions and groundwater contamination.

The Blackwell Landfill operates in a region with a humid subtropical climate, which can influence leachate generation and landfill gas production. Effective leachate management is essential to prevent groundwater contamination, particularly given the area's high water table. Landfill gas collection systems are critical for reducing methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas. The facility's proximity to Waycross and local communities necessitates careful traffic management and odor control to minimize neighborhood impacts.