MERIWETHER COUNTY / DURAND SANITATION LF - Landfill in Greenville, Georgia, USA

MERIWETHER COUNTY / DURAND SANITATION LF is an operational landfill located on Ogle Tree Road in Greenville, Georgia, United States. This facility manages solid waste for Meriwether County and surrounding areas, operating under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Georgia state environmental regulations. As a landfill, this facility is subject to EPA's RCRA Subtitle D requirements for municipal solid waste landfills, including standards for liner systems, leachate collection, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas management. The facility's NAICS code 562212 indicates it operates as a solid waste landfill, handling non-hazardous municipal solid waste. Landfills of this type typically manage waste volumes ranging from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of tons annually, depending on service area population. The facility plays a key role in the region's waste management infrastructure, providing disposal capacity for residential, commercial, and industrial waste. Proper landfill management is critical for protecting local groundwater resources and minimizing methane emissions through gas collection systems. The facility's location in rural Meriwether County means it serves a dispersed population while managing environmental impacts through regulatory compliance.

Landfills in Georgia, like this one, must manage leachate to prevent groundwater contamination, particularly given the region's relatively high rainfall and shallow water tables. Methane generation from decomposing waste requires gas collection systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate odor concerns. Proximity to residential areas and transport routes also necessitates careful traffic management and community engagement to address local environmental quality.