WHITE COUNTY / DUKES CREEK LANDFILL - Solid Waste Landfill in Dukes Creek, Georgia

WHITE COUNTY / DUKES CREEK LANDFILL is an operational solid waste landfill located on Asbestos Road in Dukes Creek, White County, Georgia, United States. The facility serves the local community and is classified under NAICS code 562212 for solid waste landfills. The landfill operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency's RCRA Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills, and the Clean Air Act's landfill gas rules. In Georgia, the facility is subject to state-level solid waste management regulations and permitting requirements. Typical operations include waste disposal, compaction, and daily cover, with systems for leachate management and landfill gas collection. As a landfill in a rural area of Georgia, the facility plays a key role in managing the region's solid waste. Its environmental significance includes potential methane generation and leachate management, which are critical for minimizing groundwater and air quality impacts. The landfill contributes to the local waste management infrastructure and supports community sanitation.

The landfill is located in a rural area of White County, Georgia, where groundwater protection and air quality are key environmental concerns. Landfill gas, primarily methane, must be collected and managed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and odor. Leachate, which can contaminate groundwater if not properly contained, requires careful collection and treatment. Proximity to residential areas and local traffic from waste hauling also present community considerations.