CLAY COUNTY LANDFILL - Operational Landfill in McDougal, Arkansas, USA

CLAY COUNTY LANDFILL is an operational landfill located in McDougal, Arkansas, United States. It serves the solid waste management needs of Clay County and surrounding areas, operating under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills. As a landfill in the United States, this facility is subject to federal regulations including RCRA Subtitle D standards for design, operation, and closure, as well as Clean Air Act requirements for landfill gas management. The facility's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is classified as a Solid Waste Landfill, typically handling municipal solid waste. Landfills in this region often employ liner systems, leachate collection, and gas monitoring to mitigate environmental impacts. The environmental significance of CLAY COUNTY LANDFILL lies in its role in managing local waste streams while addressing key sector challenges such as methane emissions from decomposing waste and groundwater protection through leachate management. Its operational status ensures continued service to the community, with ongoing compliance with evolving state and federal environmental standards.

The landfill is located in a rural area of northeastern Arkansas, where groundwater protection is critical due to the region's alluvial aquifers. Leachate management and methane gas collection are key environmental considerations for this facility, as they are for all US landfills under RCRA Subtitle D. Proximity to agricultural land and small communities necessitates careful monitoring of odor, traffic, and potential water quality impacts.