Alternative Waste Management, LLC. - Class IV Landfill, Mayflower, Arkansas | Solid Waste Management Facility

Alternative Waste Management, LLC. - Class IV Landfill is an operational landfill located at 43 White City Road in Mayflower, Faulkner County, Arkansas, United States. Class IV landfills in Arkansas are permitted to accept construction and demolition debris, a specific waste stream that excludes municipal solid waste. The facility serves the local region and operates under the regulatory oversight of the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality. As a Class IV landfill, this facility is subject to state regulations that align with federal standards under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which governs non-hazardous solid waste. The landfill likely employs standard practices for waste compaction, daily cover, and leachate management to minimize environmental impact. Class IV landfills in Arkansas typically handle moderate volumes of construction and demolition debris. The facility's location in Faulkner County places it within a region experiencing growth, which influences waste generation patterns. Proper management of construction and demolition debris is essential for reducing landfill space consumption and promoting recycling where feasible. The landfill contributes to local waste management infrastructure by providing a disposal option for non-hazardous industrial and construction waste.

The landfill's environmental context involves managing leachate to protect groundwater quality, as the site is situated in an area with potential groundwater resources. Methane generation from decomposing organic matter in construction debris is typically lower than in municipal landfills, but gas monitoring may still be required. Proximity to the community of Mayflower necessitates traffic management and odor control measures. The facility operates under regulations that address these factors to mitigate environmental and community impacts.