Swift Creek Environmental MSW Landfill - Macon, Georgia Solid Waste Management Facility

Swift Creek Environmental MSW Landfill is a municipal solid waste landfill located at 4200 Davis Rd, Macon, Georgia, United States. The facility serves the Bibb County area and operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills. As a landfill, it plays a key role in the region's waste management infrastructure. The facility is classified under NAICS codes 236210 (Industrial Building Construction) and 562212 (Solid Waste Landfill), indicating its dual role in construction and waste disposal. The landfill's operational status suggests it handles a significant volume of waste from the Macon metropolitan area. The site is subject to federal regulations including landfill gas collection and control requirements under the Clean Air Act, as well as groundwater monitoring and leachate management standards. Swift Creek Environmental MSW Landfill contributes to the local economy and public health by providing essential waste disposal services. Its location in central Georgia places it within a region with growing waste management needs. The facility's environmental performance is critical for minimizing methane emissions and protecting groundwater resources in the area.

The landfill's location in Macon, Georgia, places it in a region with a humid subtropical climate, which can increase leachate generation and methane production. Effective landfill gas collection systems are essential to mitigate methane leakage, a potent greenhouse gas. Proximity to groundwater resources requires robust leachate management to prevent contamination. Community proximity and truck traffic are also important considerations for local residents.