DOMTAR A.W. LLC - ASHDOWN MILL Landfill | Solid Waste Management in Ashdown, Arkansas

DOMTAR A.W. LLC - ASHDOWN MILL is an operational landfill located at 285 US-71 in Ashdown, Little River County, Arkansas, United States. The facility manages solid waste disposal for the local area and is part of the broader waste management infrastructure in the state. 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 (CAA) regulations for landfill gas emissions. As a landfill in Arkansas, it is subject to state-level environmental permits and monitoring requirements. The facility's NAICS codes indicate it is associated with logging, pulp mills, paper mills, and solid waste collection, suggesting it may handle industrial waste from paper production. The environmental significance of this landfill includes the management of landfill gas, which can be collected and used for energy generation, and leachate control to protect groundwater. Its location in a rural area of Arkansas may reduce community proximity concerns, but traffic and odor management remain operational considerations.

The landfill is situated in a rural area of Arkansas, where groundwater protection is critical due to the region's reliance on aquifers. Leachate management systems are essential to prevent contamination of local water resources. Landfill gas, primarily methane, must be captured or flared to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, in compliance with EPA regulations. The facility's proximity to the Red River basin may require additional monitoring for surface water impacts.