Decatur County Solid Waste Facility - Landfill in Attapulgus, Georgia

Decatur County Solid Waste Facility is a landfill located at 104 Mine Loop Road in Attapulgus, Georgia, United States. It operates as a solid waste management facility serving the local community and surrounding areas. The facility is classified under NAICS code 562212, which covers solid waste landfills. As a landfill in Georgia, the facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste and Clean Air Act requirements for landfill gas management. Georgia's Environmental Protection Division enforces state solid waste rules, which align with federal standards for liner systems, leachate collection, and groundwater monitoring. The facility plays a key role in managing waste from Decatur County and nearby regions. Its operational status ensures continued service for waste disposal, while environmental safeguards address landfill gas emissions and leachate control to protect local groundwater and air quality.

The facility is located in a rural area of southwestern Georgia, near the Flint River basin. Landfill operations require careful management of leachate to prevent groundwater contamination, especially given the region's high water table and sandy soils. Methane generation from decomposing waste must be collected or flared to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and odor impacts on nearby communities.