Overview
QUITMAN / SR 33 PH1 SLF is an operational landfill in Brooks County, Georgia, United States. It serves the local solid waste management needs under NAICS code 562212.
QUITMAN / SR 33 PH1 SLF is an operational landfill located in Brooks County, Georgia, United States. The facility manages solid waste disposal for the surrounding area, operating under NAICS code 562212 for solid waste landfill services. The landfill operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas management. As a landfill in Georgia, it is subject to state-level environmental permits and monitoring requirements typical for the sector. This facility plays a key role in local waste management, providing disposal capacity for Brooks County and nearby communities. Proper landfill operations, including leachate management and gas collection, are essential to minimize environmental impact and protect groundwater resources.
Environmental context
The landfill is situated in Brooks County, Georgia, an area with a humid subtropical climate and significant rainfall, which increases the importance of effective leachate management to prevent groundwater contamination. Proximity to agricultural and residential areas necessitates careful control of odors, traffic, and potential methane emissions through gas collection systems.
Frequently asked questions
QUITMAN / SR 33 PH1 SLF is located in Brooks County, Georgia, United States, near the city of Quitman.
As a landfill, QUITMAN / SR 33 PH1 SLF accepts municipal solid waste and non-hazardous solid waste, subject to its permit conditions.
The facility is currently operational, actively managing solid waste disposal for the region.
Landfills in Georgia must comply with US EPA RCRA Subtitle D standards for municipal solid waste landfills, as well as state environmental regulations and Clean Air Act requirements for landfill gas emissions.
The landfill is expected to implement leachate collection and treatment systems, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas management to mitigate environmental impacts, in accordance with regulatory requirements.
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