Overview
Pine Bluff Landfill is an operational solid waste facility in Ball Ground, Georgia, owned and operated by WM. Opened in 1990, it serves the Cherokee County area with a projected closure in 2057.
Pine Bluff Landfill is a solid waste management facility located at 13809 East Cherokee Drive in Ball Ground, Georgia, United States. Owned and operated by WM, the landfill has been operational since 1990 and is projected to continue operations until 2057. It serves the waste disposal needs of Cherokee County and the surrounding region. As a Subtitle D municipal solid waste landfill under the US EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Pine Bluff Landfill operates under federal and state regulations governing landfill design, operation, and closure. These regulations require liner systems, leachate collection, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas management to minimize environmental impacts. The facility's long operational lifespan indicates significant capacity and ongoing investment in infrastructure. The landfill plays a critical role in regional waste management, providing disposal capacity for residential, commercial, and industrial waste. Its location in northern Georgia places it within a growing metropolitan area, where population growth drives increased waste generation. Proper management of landfill gas and leachate is essential to mitigate methane emissions and protect local water resources.
Environmental context
Pine Bluff Landfill is situated in Ball Ground, Georgia, within the Etowah River watershed. The region's humid subtropical climate with high rainfall increases leachate generation, requiring robust collection and treatment systems to prevent groundwater contamination. Landfill gas, primarily methane, must be captured and flared or utilized for energy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Proximity to residential areas necessitates careful management of odor, traffic, and litter to minimize community impacts.
Frequently asked questions
Pine Bluff Landfill is located at 13809 East Cherokee Drive, Ball Ground, Georgia 30107, United States.
Pine Bluff Landfill is owned and operated by WM (Waste Management), one of the largest waste management companies in North America.
Pine Bluff Landfill is currently operational, having opened in 1990, and is projected to remain open until 2057.
Municipal solid waste landfills in the US are regulated under RCRA Subtitle D, which sets standards for location, design, operation, groundwater monitoring, and closure. Landfill gas emissions are regulated under the Clean Air Act.
Pine Bluff Landfill employs liner systems, leachate collection, and groundwater monitoring to protect water resources. Landfill gas is managed through collection and flaring or energy recovery to reduce methane emissions.
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