PRICE / ROOSEVELT HIGHWAY LANDFILL - Operational Landfill in Union City, Georgia

PRICE / ROOSEVELT HIGHWAY LANDFILL is an operational solid waste landfill located on Roosevelt Highway in Union City, Georgia, within Fulton County. As a landfill facility, it plays a key role in managing municipal solid waste for the surrounding region, operating under the NAICS classification 562212 for solid waste landfills. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), specifically RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills, which governs design, operation, and closure standards. Additionally, it must comply with Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas emissions. Typical landfill operations in Georgia involve waste compaction, daily cover, and leachate management to protect groundwater and air quality. As a landfill in the Atlanta metropolitan area, this facility serves a densely populated region with significant waste generation. Its environmental significance lies in proper waste containment and gas collection to reduce methane emissions. The landfill contributes to local waste management infrastructure, supporting community sanitation and recycling diversion goals.

Landfills in Georgia face environmental challenges including methane generation from decomposing waste, which contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Leachate management is critical to prevent groundwater contamination, especially in areas with high water tables. Proximity to communities requires careful traffic management and odor control. The facility's location in Fulton County, near Atlanta, means it serves a large urban population, increasing the importance of effective gas collection and leachate treatment systems.