SWIMS / SR 92 (DIXIE) PH 3 & 4 LANDFILL - Operational Landfill in Woodstock, Georgia

SWIMS / SR 92 (DIXIE) PH 3 & 4 LANDFILL is an operational solid waste landfill located in Woodstock, Cherokee County, Georgia, United States. The facility is situated along State Route 92 and serves the local region's waste management needs. As a landfill, it plays a key role in the disposal of municipal solid waste in the area. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), specifically RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills, and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas management. Landfills in Georgia are also subject to state-level environmental permits and monitoring requirements. The NAICS code 562212 indicates this is a solid waste landfill operation. Environmental management at this landfill includes systems for landfill gas collection and leachate treatment to mitigate methane emissions and protect groundwater. The facility's location in a suburban area near Woodstock requires careful community engagement and traffic management. Proper operation ensures compliance with environmental standards and reduces local impacts.

The landfill is located in Cherokee County, Georgia, an area with a mix of residential and commercial development. Key environmental considerations for this facility include landfill gas collection to reduce methane leakage, leachate management to prevent groundwater contamination, and community proximity requiring odor and traffic controls. The site's hydrogeological setting influences leachate containment and monitoring requirements.