Stephens County / SR 145 Landfill - Toccoa, Georgia Solid Waste Management Facility

Stephens County / SR 145 Landfill is an operational solid waste facility located on State Route 145 in Toccoa, Georgia, United States. It serves Stephens County and surrounding areas as a municipal solid waste landfill, handling waste disposal for the local community. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency's RCRA Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills. It must comply with landfill gas management and leachate control requirements, as well as state-level regulations enforced by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division. The landfill's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is classified as a solid waste landfill. As a landfill in the southeastern United States, the facility plays a key role in regional waste management. Its location in a county setting means it serves both residential and commercial waste streams. Proper operation is essential for minimizing environmental impacts such as methane emissions and groundwater contamination, aligning with federal and state standards.

The landfill is situated in Stephens County, Georgia, a region with a humid subtropical climate that can increase leachate generation. Proximity to groundwater resources necessitates robust leachate management systems. Landfill gas collection and control are critical to mitigate methane leakage, a potent greenhouse gas. The facility's location near Toccoa also requires consideration of community proximity and traffic impacts from waste hauling operations.