Pecan Row Landfill - Operational Solid Waste Landfill in Valdosta, Georgia

Pecan Row Landfill is an operational solid waste landfill located at 2995 Wetherington Lane in Valdosta, Georgia, within Lowndes County. As a landfill, it provides essential waste disposal services for the surrounding community and region. The facility is classified under NAICS code 562212, which covers solid waste landfills. Operating in the United States, Pecan Row Landfill must comply with federal regulations under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills. This includes requirements for liner systems, leachate collection, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas management. The facility is also subject to state-level regulations enforced by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division. The landfill plays a key role in managing solid waste for Valdosta and Lowndes County, contributing to local waste infrastructure. Proper operation and maintenance are critical to minimizing environmental impacts such as methane emissions and groundwater contamination. The facility's location and design aim to protect public health and the environment.

Landfills like Pecan Row Landfill require careful management of landfill gas, which primarily consists of methane and carbon dioxide. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas, and collection systems are often installed to capture and flare or utilize it for energy. Leachate, the liquid that percolates through waste, must be collected and treated to prevent groundwater contamination. Proximity to groundwater and surface water bodies is a key concern, as is community impact from traffic and odors. The facility's location in Georgia, with its humid subtropical climate, influences leachate generation and gas production rates.