Habersham County - S.R.-13 Municipal Solid Waste Landfill, Mt. Airy, Georgia

Habersham County - S.R.-13 Municipal Solid Waste Landfill is an operational landfill located at 4900 Dicks Hill Parkway in Mt. Airy, Georgia, United States. This facility manages municipal solid waste for Habersham County and surrounding areas, operating under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills. The landfill operates under standard landfill practices typical of the southeastern United States, including waste compaction, daily cover, and leachate management. As a Subtitle D facility, it must comply with federal requirements for liner systems, groundwater monitoring, and post-closure care. The facility's NAICS codes (236210 and 562212) indicate involvement in industrial building construction and solid waste landfill operations, respectively. This landfill plays a key role in the region's waste management infrastructure, providing essential disposal capacity for Habersham County. Its location in a rural area with moderate rainfall requires careful leachate and gas management to protect local groundwater and air quality. The facility contributes to the county's environmental services by safely containing waste and reducing open dumping.

The landfill is situated in a region with moderate rainfall, which increases the potential for leachate generation. Effective leachate collection and treatment are critical to prevent groundwater contamination. Additionally, as a municipal solid waste landfill, methane gas production is a concern; proper gas collection systems help mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and odor issues. Proximity to residential areas in Mt. Airy necessitates careful traffic management and dust control to minimize community impacts.