Crisp County Landfill - Cordele, Georgia Municipal Solid Waste Landfill

Crisp County Landfill is a municipal solid waste landfill located at 3354 U.S. Highway 41 S in Cordele, Georgia, United States. Owned and operated by Crisp County, the facility has been in operation since 1973 and is permitted to accept waste through the year 2104, indicating a long-term waste management solution for the region. As a Subtitle D landfill under the U.S. EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), the facility must comply with federal regulations for liner systems, leachate collection, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas management. Georgia's Environmental Protection Division oversees state-level permitting and compliance. The landfill's long operational history suggests established waste disposal practices serving Crisp County and surrounding areas. The landfill plays a critical role in managing solid waste for the local community, with environmental safeguards in place to mitigate risks such as groundwater contamination and methane emissions. Its location in a rural area of Georgia reduces proximity to dense populations, but ongoing monitoring and gas collection systems are essential for minimizing environmental impact.

The landfill is situated in a rural area of Crisp County, Georgia, where groundwater resources are a key concern. Proper leachate management and groundwater monitoring are critical to prevent contamination of local aquifers. Landfill gas, primarily methane, must be collected and managed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and odor impacts. The facility's long-term operation requires adherence to EPA and state regulations to protect nearby water bodies and air quality.