Crosby / Quacco Road Landfill - Operational Municipal Solid Waste Landfill in Crosby, Georgia

Crosby / Quacco Road Landfill is an operational municipal solid waste landfill located on Quacco Road in Crosby, Georgia, within Chatham County. As a landfill facility, it plays a key role in managing solid waste for the surrounding region, operating under NAICS code 562212 which covers solid waste landfill services. 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. Georgia's Environmental Protection Division enforces state-level regulations that align with federal standards, including requirements for liners, leachate collection, and groundwater monitoring. As a landfill, the facility must manage landfill gas generation and methane emissions, typically through gas collection and control systems. Leachate management and groundwater protection are critical environmental considerations, especially given the proximity to the Savannah River basin. The landfill serves the local community by providing essential waste disposal services while operating under strict environmental safeguards.

The landfill is located in coastal Georgia, an area with a high water table and proximity to the Savannah River, making groundwater protection a key concern. Leachate management systems are essential to prevent contamination of local aquifers. Additionally, landfill gas collection helps mitigate methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas, and may be used for energy recovery. Community proximity and truck traffic are also important factors in the facility's environmental context.