Garland County Landfill Phase 3 Excavation - Hot Springs, Arkansas Solid Waste Management

Garland County Landfill Phase 3 Excavation is an operational landfill located at 1040 Cedarglade Road in Hot Springs, Arkansas, United States. It serves the Garland County area and is part of the regional solid waste management infrastructure. The facility operates under the NAICS code 562212, which covers solid waste landfills. As a landfill in the United States, this facility is subject to federal regulations under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills. State-level regulations in Arkansas also apply, including requirements for liners, leachate collection, and groundwater monitoring. The landfill likely accepts municipal solid waste and may generate landfill gas, which can be collected and flared or used for energy. The environmental significance of this facility includes managing waste disposal for the Hot Springs area while mitigating potential impacts such as methane emissions and leachate generation. Proper operation and monitoring are essential to protect local groundwater and air quality. The facility's role in the community is to provide a controlled disposal option for solid waste.

The landfill is located in Garland County, Arkansas, an area with a humid subtropical climate and significant rainfall, which increases the potential for leachate generation. Groundwater proximity is a key concern, as leachate can contaminate local aquifers if not properly managed. Landfill gas, primarily methane, must be collected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and odor impacts on nearby communities. The facility's location near Hot Springs also raises considerations for traffic and community proximity.