Superior Landfill & Recycling Center - Savannah, Georgia Landfill and Recycling Facility

Superior Landfill & Recycling Center is a municipal solid waste landfill located at 3001 Little Neck Road in Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia, United States. Owned and operated by WM, the facility has been operational since 1991 and is projected to close in 2031. As a landfill, it plays a key role in the region's solid waste management infrastructure. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas management. As a landfill in Georgia, it is subject to state environmental permits and monitoring requirements. The landfill's size and throughput are typical for a medium-to-large facility serving the Savannah metropolitan area. Environmental management at Superior Landfill & Recycling Center includes systems for landfill gas collection and leachate treatment to mitigate methane emissions and protect groundwater. Its location in coastal Georgia requires careful management of stormwater and proximity to the water table. The facility contributes to community waste disposal and recycling efforts, supporting local sustainability goals.

Landfills in coastal Georgia, like Superior Landfill & Recycling Center, face environmental challenges related to high groundwater tables and proximity to sensitive ecosystems. Effective leachate management is critical to prevent groundwater contamination. Landfill gas collection systems help reduce methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas. The facility's location near Savannah also requires careful traffic management and odor control to minimize community impacts.