Union Hill Church Road MSW Landfill - Municipal Solid Waste Landfill in Gordon, Georgia

Union Hill Church Road MSW Landfill is a municipal solid waste landfill located at 154 Union Hill Church Road in Gordon, Georgia, within Wilkinson County. The facility is currently operational and serves the local community's waste disposal needs. As a landfill, it plays a key role in the region's solid waste management infrastructure. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's RCRA Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills. Compliance with these regulations ensures proper liner systems, leachate management, and groundwater monitoring. The landfill also adheres to Clean Air Act requirements for landfill gas collection and control, reducing methane emissions. Union Hill Church Road MSW Landfill contributes to waste management in central Georgia, serving Gordon and surrounding areas. Its operations include waste disposal, gas management, and environmental monitoring to minimize impacts on local groundwater and air quality. The facility's location in a rural area helps manage community proximity concerns.

The landfill is situated in Wilkinson County, Georgia, a region with a mix of agricultural and forested land. Groundwater protection is a key concern, as landfills must prevent leachate from contaminating local aquifers. Methane generation from decomposing waste requires gas collection systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate odor. Proximity to rural communities means traffic and dust management are important for local residents.