THOMASTON / PH 2&3 SLF Landfill - Thomaston, Georgia Solid Waste Management

THOMASTON / PH 2&3 SLF is an operational landfill located on Zorn Street in Thomaston, Upson County, Georgia, United States. As a solid waste landfill, it manages municipal solid waste for the region, operating under the NAICS code 562212. The facility is situated in a rural area of central Georgia, supporting waste disposal needs for Thomaston and surrounding communities. The landfill operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), specifically RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills, and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas management. In Georgia, the facility is subject to state-level oversight by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division. Typical landfill operations include waste compaction, daily cover, and systems for leachate collection and gas management. This facility plays a key role in local waste management infrastructure, providing disposal capacity for the Thomaston area. Its operational status ensures continued service for community waste needs. The landfill's location in a rural setting may influence environmental considerations such as groundwater monitoring and community proximity.

As a landfill, THOMASTON / PH 2&3 SLF must manage environmental risks including methane generation from decomposing waste, leachate production that could affect groundwater, and impacts on nearby communities from traffic and odors. In Georgia, landfills are required to have gas collection and control systems, leachate management, and groundwater monitoring to mitigate these risks. The facility's rural location may reduce community proximity concerns but still requires careful environmental management.