Fitzgerald City Landfill - Operational Solid Waste Landfill in Fitzgerald, Georgia

Fitzgerald City Landfill is an operational solid waste facility located at 544 Camp Brooklyn Rd in Fitzgerald, Georgia, within Ben Hill County. The facility operates as a landfill under the solid waste management sector, serving the local community and surrounding areas. As a municipal solid waste landfill, it plays a key role in managing waste generated in the region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills. Compliance with Clean Air Act landfill gas rules is also relevant for methane management. The landfill's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is classified as a solid waste landfill, and typical operations include waste disposal, compaction, and cover placement. Fitzgerald City Landfill contributes to the waste management infrastructure of southern Georgia. Its location in a rural area with proximity to groundwater resources necessitates careful leachate management and gas collection to minimize environmental impact. The facility supports community sanitation and public health by providing a designated disposal site for solid waste.

The landfill is situated in Ben Hill County, Georgia, an area with a humid subtropical climate and shallow groundwater tables. Effective leachate management is critical to prevent groundwater contamination, while landfill gas collection systems help mitigate methane emissions. Proximity to residential areas requires careful traffic management and odor control to minimize community impacts.