NE AR Solid Waste Mgmt. District - Landfill in Paragould, Arkansas

NE AR Solid Waste Mgmt. District is an operational landfill located at 1810 Green 890 Road in Paragould, Arkansas, within Greene County. The facility manages solid waste for the region and operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act requirements for landfill gas management. As a landfill in the United States, this facility is subject to federal regulations governing liner systems, leachate collection, groundwater monitoring, and landfill gas control. The NAICS code 562212 indicates it is a solid waste landfill. The facility's scale is typical for a county-level operation, serving the local community's waste disposal needs. The landfill plays a key role in the region's waste management infrastructure, providing essential disposal services for Paragould and surrounding areas. Proper management of landfill gas and leachate is critical to minimize environmental impacts, and the facility's compliance with EPA standards helps protect local air and water quality.

The landfill is located in Greene County, Arkansas, an area with a humid subtropical climate that can increase leachate generation and methane production. Proximity to groundwater resources necessitates robust leachate management and monitoring systems. Landfill gas collection and control are important to mitigate methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas. Community proximity and truck traffic are also factors that require careful management to minimize odors and noise.