CITY OF WEST HELENA LANDFILL - Operational Landfill in West Helena, Arkansas, USA

CITY OF WEST HELENA LANDFILL is an operational solid waste facility located on Stormcreek Road in West Helena, Phillips County, Arkansas, United States. As a landfill, it plays a key role in managing municipal solid waste for the region, operating under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which governs the design, operation, and closure of municipal solid waste landfills. The facility operates under NAICS code 562212 (Solid Waste Landfill), indicating it is a permitted landfill accepting non-hazardous solid waste. Landfills of this type typically manage waste from residential, commercial, and industrial sources within the county. The site is subject to Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas management, including gas collection and control systems to mitigate methane emissions. Located in the Mississippi Delta region, the landfill's environmental significance includes managing leachate to protect local groundwater and surface water. The facility's proximity to the Mississippi River and agricultural areas underscores the importance of proper waste containment and monitoring. As an operational landfill, it provides essential waste disposal services to the West Helena community and surrounding areas.

The landfill is situated in the Mississippi Delta region, characterized by flat topography and high water tables, which necessitates robust leachate management systems to prevent groundwater contamination. The area's humid subtropical climate with heavy rainfall increases the potential for leachate generation and methane production. Proximity to agricultural lands and the Mississippi River requires careful monitoring of runoff and gas migration to protect local ecosystems and water resources.