Overview
CRAIGHEAD COUNTY SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL- LEGACY LANDFILL is an operational landfill in Jonesboro, Arkansas, serving the region's solid waste management needs under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations.
CRAIGHEAD COUNTY SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL- LEGACY LANDFILL is an operational landfill located at 238 Co Rd 476 in Jonesboro, Arkansas, United States. It serves the solid waste disposal needs of Craighead County and the surrounding area, operating under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills. As a landfill facility, it manages waste through controlled disposal, with systems for leachate management and landfill gas collection to mitigate environmental impacts. The facility operates under NAICS code 562212 (Solid Waste Landfill), indicating its role in the waste management sector. Typical operations include waste compaction, daily cover, and monitoring of groundwater and gas emissions to comply with state and federal regulations. The facility plays a key role in the local waste management infrastructure, providing disposal capacity for residential, commercial, and industrial waste in the Jonesboro area. Its location in a region with a growing population underscores the importance of sustainable waste management practices, including landfill gas-to-energy potential and leachate treatment to protect local water resources.
Environmental context
The landfill is situated in Craighead County, Arkansas, an area with a mix of agricultural and urban land uses. Proximity to the Mississippi River Valley means groundwater protection is critical, as leachate from landfills can pose risks to local aquifers. Landfill gas, primarily methane, is a potent greenhouse gas, and proper collection systems are essential to reduce emissions. Community proximity and truck traffic are also considerations, as the facility is near Jonesboro, the county seat.
Frequently asked questions
The landfill is located at 238 Co Rd 476, Jonesboro, Arkansas 72404, United States.
As a municipal solid waste landfill, it accepts household, commercial, and non-hazardous industrial waste, subject to local regulations.
The facility operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D, which sets standards for location, operation, design, groundwater monitoring, and closure of municipal solid waste landfills.
Landfills typically manage risks through leachate collection systems, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas collection to reduce methane emissions and odor.
Landfills provide a controlled method for waste disposal, preventing open dumping and reducing environmental contamination, while also allowing for potential energy recovery from landfill gas.
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