Union County Landfill TS Since 1997 - Operational Landfill in Blairsville, Georgia

Union County Landfill TS Since 1997 is a landfill facility located on Deep South Farm Road in Blairsville, Union County, Georgia, United States. The facility has been operational since 1997 and serves the solid waste management needs of the surrounding area. As a landfill, it plays a key role in the region's waste disposal 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 landfill gas rules. Landfills in Georgia are also subject to state-level environmental regulations. The facility's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is classified as a Solid Waste Landfill, typically handling municipal or industrial waste. As an operational landfill, the facility manages waste disposal while addressing environmental considerations such as landfill gas collection and leachate management. Its location in a rural area of Union County influences its operational practices and community impact. The facility contributes to local waste management services and supports public health and environmental protection.

Landfills like Union County Landfill must manage landfill gas, primarily methane, through collection and control systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Leachate management is critical to prevent groundwater contamination, especially given the facility's location in a region with significant rainfall. Proximity to residential areas and traffic from waste hauling vehicles are additional environmental and community considerations.