Screven County / Rocky Ford Road Landfill - Operational Landfill in Sylvania, Georgia

Screven County / Rocky Ford Road Landfill is a solid waste management facility located at 944 Rocky Ford Rd, Sylvania, Georgia, in Screven County. The facility is currently operational and serves as a landfill for the region, handling municipal solid waste under the classification NAICS 562212. The landfill operates within the regulatory framework of the United States, specifically under the US EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills. Additionally, it must comply with Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas emissions. As a landfill in Georgia, it is subject to state-level environmental oversight by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division. This facility plays a key role in managing solid waste for Screven County and surrounding areas. Its location in a rural setting may influence factors such as groundwater monitoring and community proximity. Proper leachate management and landfill gas collection are critical for minimizing environmental impact.

The landfill's location in rural Georgia means it may be situated near agricultural areas or water bodies, requiring careful leachate management to protect groundwater. Methane generation from decomposing waste necessitates gas collection systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Community proximity and truck traffic are additional considerations for local environmental quality.