Overview
OCILLA PH1 LANDFILL is an operational solid waste landfill located in Ocilla, Georgia, United States. It serves the local community under the regulatory framework of the US EPA.
OCILLA PH1 LANDFILL is an operational solid waste landfill located in Ocilla, Irwin County, Georgia, United States. It is classified under NAICS code 562212, which covers solid waste landfills. The facility plays a key role in managing municipal solid waste for the surrounding area. As a landfill in the United States, OCILLA PH1 LANDFILL operates under the US EPA's RCRA Subtitle D regulations for municipal solid waste landfills, as well as Clean Air Act requirements for landfill gas management. These regulations mandate leachate collection systems, groundwater monitoring, and gas control measures to mitigate environmental impacts. The landfill's location in rural Georgia places it in a region with a mix of agricultural and residential land uses. Proper waste management is essential to protect local groundwater resources and minimize community impacts from traffic and odors. The facility contributes to the region's waste disposal infrastructure.
Environmental context
Landfills like OCILLA PH1 LANDFILL must manage landfill gas, primarily methane, which is a potent greenhouse gas. Leachate management is critical to prevent groundwater contamination, especially in areas with shallow water tables. Proximity to communities requires careful traffic management and odor control to minimize nuisance.
Frequently asked questions
OCILLA PH1 LANDFILL is located on Highway 32 East in Ocilla, Irwin County, Georgia, United States.
As a solid waste landfill, OCILLA PH1 LANDFILL accepts municipal solid waste from residential, commercial, and industrial sources in the region.
The landfill operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations for municipal solid waste landfills, including requirements for liners, leachate collection, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas management.
Landfills in the US must comply with Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas, which typically involve gas collection and control systems to reduce methane emissions and odors.
Landfills can generate methane, a greenhouse gas, and produce leachate that may contaminate groundwater if not properly managed. Regulatory frameworks aim to minimize these impacts through engineered controls.
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