Overview
US NAVY / KINGS BAY PH 3 LANDFILL is an operational landfill in Kings Bay, Georgia, serving the Naval Submarine Base. It manages solid waste under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations.
US NAVY / KINGS BAY PH 3 LANDFILL is an operational solid waste facility located at the Naval Submarine Base in Kings Bay, Camden County, Georgia. As a landfill, it plays a key role in managing waste generated by the military installation and surrounding area. 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. The landfill's location on a naval base suggests it handles a mix of municipal and industrial waste typical of military facilities. This landfill contributes to the waste management infrastructure of coastal Georgia, supporting the operational needs of the naval base. Proper landfill gas collection and leachate management are critical given the proximity to groundwater and the sensitive coastal environment of the region.
Environmental context
The landfill is situated in a coastal area near Kings Bay, Georgia, where groundwater protection is paramount due to the region's high water table and proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. Landfill gas management, including methane capture, is essential to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. Leachate control systems are necessary to prevent contamination of local waterways and the surrounding ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The landfill is located at the Naval Submarine Base in Kings Bay, Camden County, Georgia, USA.
As a landfill, it accepts municipal solid waste and likely industrial waste from the naval base operations.
The facility is subject to US EPA RCRA Subtitle D standards for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas emissions.
Landfill gas, primarily methane, is typically collected through a network of wells and pipes to reduce emissions and may be flared or used for energy recovery.
Landfills in coastal areas like Kings Bay must carefully manage leachate to protect groundwater and nearby estuaries, and control methane to reduce climate impact.
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