TOWNS COUNTY / SR 288 TS SINCE 1992 Landfill - Hiawassee, Georgia Solid Waste Management

TOWNS COUNTY / SR 288 TS SINCE 1992 is an operational landfill located at 48 River St, Hiawassee, Georgia, United States. It is classified under NAICS code 562212 (Solid Waste Landfill) and serves Towns County and surrounding areas for municipal solid waste disposal. As a landfill in Georgia, this facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills. Georgia's Environmental Protection Division enforces state-specific rules for landfill design, operation, and closure, including requirements for liners, leachate collection, and groundwater monitoring. The landfill plays a key role in managing solid waste for the region, contributing to local waste infrastructure. Its long operational history since 1992 indicates established waste management practices in the area. Proper landfill management is essential for minimizing environmental impacts such as methane emissions and groundwater contamination.

Landfills in Georgia must comply with RCRA Subtitle D standards, including composite liners and leachate collection systems to protect groundwater. Methane generated from waste decomposition is often collected for energy or flared to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The facility's proximity to local water bodies and communities requires careful monitoring of leachate and odor control.