Overview
Lafayette County Landfill is an operational solid waste facility in Lafayette County, Arkansas, United States. It serves the local community with landfill services under NAICS code 562212.
Lafayette County Landfill is an operational solid waste facility located in Lafayette County, Arkansas, United States. Classified under NAICS code 562212 (Solid Waste Landfill), it provides essential waste disposal services to the surrounding area. The facility is situated in a rural region of southern Arkansas, near the border with Louisiana. As a landfill operating 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. Additionally, it must comply with Clean Air Act (CAA) standards for landfill gas emissions. State-level regulations from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) also apply, covering leachate management, groundwater monitoring, and operational practices typical for landfills in this region. The landfill plays a key role in managing solid waste for Lafayette County and surrounding communities. Its environmental significance includes potential methane generation from decomposing waste, which may be captured or flared depending on the facility's gas collection system. Proximity to groundwater sources and local traffic are typical considerations for such facilities.
Environmental context
Landfills in Arkansas, like Lafayette County Landfill, operate in a region with a humid subtropical climate, which can increase leachate generation and methane production. Groundwater protection is critical, as the facility may be located near aquifers or surface waters. Community proximity and truck traffic are common concerns for rural landfills, requiring proper management of odors, dust, and noise.
Frequently asked questions
Lafayette County Landfill is located in Lafayette County, Arkansas, United States, near the border with Louisiana.
As a solid waste landfill, it typically accepts municipal solid waste from residential and commercial sources, subject to state and federal regulations.
The landfill operates under RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act standards for landfill gas emissions, enforced by the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality.
Landfills generate methane from decomposing waste. Facilities may install gas collection systems to capture methane for energy recovery or flaring, reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Landfills in Arkansas must manage leachate to protect groundwater, control methane emissions, and minimize community impacts such as odor and traffic, in compliance with state and federal regulations.
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