FAULK SOUTH HARRINGTON ROAD SSI LANDFILL - Operational Landfill in Saint Simons Island, Georgia

FAULK SOUTH HARRINGTON ROAD SSI LANDFILL is an operational solid waste landfill located on South Harrington Road in Saint Simons Island, Glynn County, Georgia, United States. It is classified under NAICS code 562212 for solid waste landfill operations and serves the municipal and commercial waste disposal needs of the surrounding community. As a landfill in the United States, this facility operates under the regulatory framework of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas emissions. The facility is situated in a coastal area of Georgia, which may require careful management of leachate and groundwater protection due to the region's high water table and proximity to the Atlantic coast. The landfill plays a key role in the waste management infrastructure of Glynn County, providing disposal capacity for residential and commercial waste. Its operational status indicates ongoing service to the community, with typical environmental considerations including landfill gas collection, leachate treatment, and monitoring of groundwater and air quality to comply with state and federal regulations.

The landfill is located in a coastal region of Georgia, where the high water table and proximity to sensitive estuarine environments necessitate robust leachate management and groundwater monitoring. Landfill gas generation, primarily methane, requires collection and control systems to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and comply with Clean Air Act regulations. Community proximity and traffic from waste hauling are additional considerations for this facility.