Gilmer County / TV Tower Ph 1 / 5 Landfill - Ellijay, Georgia Solid Waste Management

Gilmer County / TV Tower Ph 1 / 5 Landfill is an operational solid waste facility located on SR 52 East in Ellijay, Georgia, United States. This landfill serves the Gilmer County area and is classified under NAICS code 562212 for solid waste landfill operations. As a municipal solid waste landfill, it plays a key role in regional waste management. 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 required, including gas collection and control systems for larger sites. Georgia's Environmental Protection Division oversees state-level permitting and monitoring. Landfills in this region typically manage leachate through collection and treatment systems to protect groundwater. The facility's location in a rural area of north Georgia may involve considerations for community proximity and truck traffic. Proper operation ensures environmental protection and public health safety.

Landfills in Georgia must manage methane emissions through gas collection systems to comply with Clean Air Act regulations. Leachate management is critical to prevent groundwater contamination, especially in areas with shallow aquifers. Community proximity and traffic from waste hauling are common concerns for rural landfills like this one.