DELAWARE SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY, SOUTHERN Landfill - Georgetown, Delaware Solid Waste Management

DELAWARE SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY, SOUTHERN is a landfill facility located at 28560 Landfill Lane in Georgetown, Delaware, within Sussex County. Operated by the Delaware Solid Waste Authority, it serves as a key disposal site for municipal solid waste in the region. The facility is classified under NAICS code 562212 for solid waste landfills and is currently operational. As a Subtitle D landfill, the facility operates under the US EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) standards for municipal solid waste. These regulations govern liner systems, leachate collection, groundwater monitoring, and closure requirements. The facility also complies with Clean Air Act (CAA) requirements for landfill gas management, which may include gas collection and control systems to reduce methane emissions. The landfill plays a critical role in waste management for Sussex County and the broader Delaware region. Its operations support community sanitation and waste diversion efforts, while adhering to federal and state environmental standards. The facility's location in a coastal state necessitates careful groundwater monitoring to protect local water resources.

The landfill's location in Sussex County, Delaware, places it in a region with high water tables and proximity to the Atlantic coastal plain. This environmental setting requires robust leachate management and groundwater monitoring to prevent contamination of local aquifers. Landfill gas, primarily methane, must be collected and controlled to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and odor impacts on nearby communities. Traffic from waste haulage also affects local roads and air quality.