DAWSON COUNTY / SHOAL HOLE RD SLF Landfill - Dawsonville, Georgia Solid Waste Management

DAWSON COUNTY / SHOAL HOLE RD SLF is a landfill facility located on Shoal Hole Road in Dawsonville, Georgia, within Dawson County. As an operational landfill, it serves the local community by providing solid waste disposal services in the region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), specifically RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills, as well as Clean Air Act landfill gas rules. The NAICS code 562212 indicates it is classified as a solid waste landfill. In Georgia, landfills are also subject to state-level environmental permits and monitoring requirements. This landfill plays a key role in managing waste from Dawson County and surrounding areas. Its location in a rural setting near the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains requires careful management of leachate and landfill gas to protect local water resources and air quality. The facility contributes to the region's waste management infrastructure.

The landfill is situated in Dawson County, Georgia, a region with a humid subtropical climate and significant annual rainfall. This climate increases the importance of effective leachate management to prevent groundwater contamination. The facility's proximity to the Etowah River watershed necessitates robust environmental controls. Landfill gas collection systems are critical to mitigate methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas, and to comply with EPA regulations.