Fulton Landfill / Arkansas Street - Rogers, Arkansas Landfill

Fulton Landfill / Arkansas Street is an operational landfill located at 3507 N Arkansas Street in Rogers, Arkansas, within Benton County. The facility manages municipal solid waste for the surrounding region, 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 in the United States, it is subject to federal and state environmental standards, including those for liner systems, leachate collection, and groundwater monitoring. The facility operates under NAICS code 562212 (Solid Waste Landfill), indicating its primary role in waste disposal. Landfills of this type typically handle tens to hundreds of thousands of tons per year, depending on service area and capacity. The landfill's location in Benton County places it within a growing region of northwest Arkansas, which influences waste generation rates and operational demands. Environmental management at Fulton Landfill includes leachate control and landfill gas management, as required by the Clean Air Act for larger landfills. The facility's proximity to the community necessitates careful traffic management and odor control. As part of the US waste infrastructure, it contributes to regional waste disposal while complying with federal and state environmental regulations designed to minimize groundwater and air impacts.

The landfill is situated in Benton County, Arkansas, an area with a humid subtropical climate and significant seasonal rainfall. This climate increases the importance of effective leachate management to prevent groundwater contamination. The region's karst geology in parts of Arkansas may pose additional risks for groundwater migration. Landfill gas, primarily methane, must be collected and managed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and comply with Clean Air Act regulations. Community proximity in Rogers requires careful attention to traffic, odor, and litter control.