Oglethorpe County
US 78 C&D Landfill Proposed Expansion
Oglethorpe County - US 78 C&D Proposed Landfill Expansion Permit No. 109-003D (C&D)
Notice is hereby given that Oglethorpe County has received a Site Suitibiility Notice dated February 25, 2026, from the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) for the proposed Phase III Lateral Expansion of the US 78 Construction & Demolition Landfill.
The Notice confirms the proposed expansion can meet applicable state siting standards, subject to site limitations, and that the site is suitable for the intended purpose. The Site Suitability Notice does not constitute a permit and does not authorize construction or operation of the proposed C&D landfill expansion.
In accordance with Rule 391-3-4-.03(3) and O.C.G.A § 12-8-32, Oglethorpe County is initiating the Facility Issues Negotiation (FIN) process. Pursuant to this process, a public meeting will be held to inform affected residents and landowners in the area of the proposed site and of the opportunity to engage in the facility issues negotiation process, as follows:
PUBLIC MEETING
April 6, 2026 - 6:00 PM
Commissioners Board Room
105 Union Point Road
Lexington, GA
All interested persons are invited to attend.
A public hearing regarding the proposed landfill expansion will be held prior to any permit decision and will be advertised separately in accordance with state law.
For additional information, contact:
Oglethorpe County Board of Commissioners
105 Union Point Road
Lexington, GA 30648
P: 706.743.5270
March 13, 20 2026
LGSC0474947