BFI Waste Systems of Arkansas LLC - Model Fill Landfill | Little Rock, Arkansas Landfill

BFI Waste Systems of Arkansas LLC - Model Fill Landfill is an operational landfill located at 3817 Mabelvale Pike in Little Rock, Arkansas. This facility manages solid waste for the region and is classified under NAICS code 562212 for Solid Waste Landfills. As part of the national waste management infrastructure, it plays a key role in the disposal of municipal solid waste in central Arkansas. The landfill operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), specifically RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills, and Clean Air Act regulations governing landfill gas emissions. Typical landfill operations include waste compaction, daily cover, leachate management, and gas collection systems to control methane and other emissions. The facility's scale is consistent with regional landfills serving urban populations. Environmental management at the Model Fill Landfill focuses on groundwater monitoring, leachate treatment, and landfill gas control to mitigate potential impacts on nearby communities and ecosystems. The facility's location in Little Rock places it within a mixed urban and industrial area, requiring careful operational practices to address community proximity and traffic considerations.

The Model Fill Landfill is situated in Little Rock, Arkansas, within the Arkansas River Valley region. The local environmental context includes proximity to the Arkansas River and its alluvial aquifer, which necessitates robust leachate management and groundwater monitoring to prevent contamination. Landfill gas, primarily methane, must be collected and managed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and odor impacts on nearby residential and commercial areas. The facility's operations also involve managing truck traffic and dust to minimize community disruption.