Evergreen Landfill, Construction of Cell 4 - Valdosta, Georgia Landfill

Evergreen Landfill, Construction of Cell 4 is an operational landfill located at 3163 Wetherington Lane in Valdosta, Lowndes County, Georgia, United States. This facility is part of the solid waste management infrastructure serving the region, handling municipal solid waste disposal. The construction of Cell 4 indicates ongoing expansion to meet waste management needs. The landfill 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 regulations for landfill gas emissions. As a landfill in Georgia, it must comply with state environmental permits and monitoring requirements for groundwater, leachate, and gas management. The NAICS codes 236210 (Industrial Building Construction) and 562212 (Solid Waste Landfill) reflect both the construction activity and the landfill operation. This facility plays a key role in managing solid waste for Valdosta and surrounding areas. Landfills like Evergreen are significant for waste diversion and methane capture, contributing to local environmental management. The expansion with Cell 4 suggests increased capacity to serve the community's future waste disposal needs.

Landfills in Georgia, such as Evergreen Landfill, must manage leachate to prevent groundwater contamination, especially given the region's high water table and proximity to the Withlacoochee River. Methane generation from decomposing waste requires gas collection systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and comply with EPA regulations. Community proximity and truck traffic are also considerations for local environmental impact.