SR 50 MSWL/Solid Waste Mgt Authority Atkinson Co Landfill - Willacoochee, Georgia

SR 50 MSWL/Solid Waste Mgt Authority Atkinson Co is a landfill facility located at 64 Arthur Davis Jr. Drive in Willacoochee, Georgia, United States. It operates under the jurisdiction of Atkinson County and is classified under NAICS code 562212 for solid waste landfill operations. The facility is currently operational and plays a key role in managing municipal solid waste in the region. As a landfill in the United States, this facility is subject to federal regulations under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills, as well as Clean Air Act requirements for landfill gas management. Georgia's Environmental Protection Division oversees state-level permitting and compliance. Typical landfill operations involve waste compaction, daily cover, leachate collection and treatment, and gas monitoring or recovery systems. The facility's location in rural Atkinson County, near the city of Willacoochee, places it in an area with lower population density, which can influence community proximity and traffic considerations. Proper management of landfill gas and leachate is critical to minimize environmental impacts such as methane emissions and groundwater contamination. The facility contributes to the region's waste disposal infrastructure, supporting local communities and industries.

The landfill is situated in a rural area of southern Georgia, where the climate is humid subtropical with high rainfall, increasing the importance of effective leachate management to protect groundwater resources. Proximity to the Alapaha River watershed may require careful monitoring of surface water quality. Landfill gas generation, primarily methane, presents both a greenhouse gas concern and an opportunity for energy recovery if captured. Community proximity and truck traffic are typical considerations for rural landfills in the region.