Jasper County / Monticello Landfill - Solid Waste Management Facility in Monticello, Georgia

Jasper County / Monticello Landfill is an operational solid waste facility located at 544 Ted Sauls Road in Monticello, Georgia, United States. It serves Jasper County and the surrounding area as a landfill for municipal solid waste disposal. The facility is classified under NAICS code 562212, which covers solid waste landfills. As a landfill operating in the United States, this facility is subject to federal regulations under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills. It must comply with requirements for liner systems, leachate collection, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas management. The state of Georgia also enforces additional environmental standards through the Georgia Environmental Protection Division. The landfill plays a key role in managing solid waste for the region, supporting public health and environmental protection through controlled waste disposal. Its location in a rural area of Jasper County helps minimize community proximity issues, though traffic and odor management remain operational considerations. The facility contributes to local waste management infrastructure and supports the circular economy by diverting waste from uncontrolled dumping.

The landfill operates in a region with moderate rainfall, which increases the importance of effective leachate management to prevent groundwater contamination. Proximity to local water bodies and residential areas necessitates robust monitoring of methane emissions and groundwater quality. The facility's compliance with RCRA Subtitle D standards helps mitigate environmental risks associated with landfill gas and leachate.