Fulton County / Merk / Miles Landfill - Atlanta, Georgia Solid Waste Management Facility

Fulton County / Merk / Miles Landfill is an operational solid waste facility located at 3225 Merk Road in Atlanta, Georgia. It serves the Fulton County area and is classified as a landfill under the Solid Waste Management sector. The facility is part of the regional waste infrastructure for the Atlanta metropolitan area. The landfill operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste and Clean Air Act landfill gas rules. As a landfill in Georgia, it is subject to state-level environmental permits and monitoring requirements. The facility's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is a solid waste landfill, typically handling significant tonnages of waste annually. This facility plays a key role in managing the solid waste generated by the surrounding urban and suburban communities. Proper landfill gas collection and leachate management are critical to minimizing environmental impacts. The site's location near Atlanta highlights its importance in the region's waste management system.

Landfills in the Atlanta area face environmental considerations including methane emissions from decomposing waste and leachate management to protect groundwater. Proximity to residential communities requires careful traffic and odor control. The facility's operations are subject to US EPA regulations for landfill gas collection and groundwater monitoring to mitigate these impacts.