Greene County / US 278 W #2 Ph 2 Landfill - Operational Solid Waste Landfill in Union Point, Georgia

The Greene County / US 278 W #2 Ph 2 Landfill is an operational solid waste facility located in Union Point, Georgia, United States. As a landfill, it serves as a key component of the region's waste management infrastructure, accepting municipal solid waste from Greene County and surrounding areas. The facility is classified under NAICS code 562212, which covers solid waste landfills. Operating under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the landfill must comply with RCRA Subtitle D standards for municipal solid waste landfills, which govern liner systems, leachate management, and groundwater monitoring. Additionally, the facility is subject to Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas emissions, requiring gas collection and control systems to mitigate methane release. The state of Georgia enforces these federal standards through its Environmental Protection Division. The landfill plays a significant role in the local community by providing essential waste disposal services. Its location in a rural area of Greene County influences operational considerations such as transportation logistics and community proximity. Proper management of leachate and landfill gas is critical to minimizing environmental impacts on nearby groundwater and air quality.

The landfill's location in Greene County, Georgia, places it in a region with a humid subtropical climate, which can influence leachate generation and landfill gas production. Proximity to groundwater resources necessitates robust leachate collection and monitoring systems to prevent contamination. Methane emissions from the decomposition of organic waste require effective gas collection systems to reduce greenhouse gas releases and comply with Clean Air Act regulations. Community proximity and truck traffic are additional environmental considerations typical for rural landfills.