Overview
Jenkins County / Old Louisville Road Landfill is an operational landfill in Millen, Georgia, United States. It serves the local community for solid waste disposal under state and federal regulations.
Jenkins County / Old Louisville Road Landfill is an operational solid waste facility located on Old Louisville Road in Millen, Georgia, United States. As a landfill, it provides essential waste disposal services for Jenkins County and surrounding areas, operating under the regulatory oversight of the Georgia Environmental Protection Division and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The facility operates under the classification of NAICS code 562212, which covers solid waste landfills. In the United States, municipal solid waste landfills are regulated under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which sets standards for location, operation, design, and groundwater monitoring. This landfill plays a critical role in managing the region's waste stream, supporting public health and environmental sanitation. Its location in rural Georgia means it serves a primarily residential and agricultural community. Proper landfill management is essential to prevent groundwater contamination and methane emissions, aligning with broader U.S. goals for sustainable waste management.
Environmental context
The landfill is situated in Jenkins County, Georgia, a rural area with a mix of agricultural and residential land use. Proximity to groundwater resources necessitates robust leachate management to prevent contamination. Methane generation from decomposing waste requires effective gas collection systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate odor concerns. Community proximity and truck traffic are additional factors that influence operational practices and regulatory compliance.
Frequently asked questions
Jenkins County / Old Louisville Road Landfill is located on Old Louisville Road in Millen, Georgia, United States, in Jenkins County.
As a municipal solid waste landfill, it accepts household waste, non-hazardous commercial waste, and other approved solid waste materials, subject to local regulations.
The landfill operates under U.S. EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations for municipal solid waste landfills, as well as state-level rules enforced by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division.
Landfills typically use liner systems, leachate collection, and groundwater monitoring to prevent contamination. Methane gas is often captured for energy or flared to reduce emissions.
The facility is currently operational, providing ongoing waste disposal services to the local community.
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