NEVADA COUNTY CLASS IV LANDFILL - Prescott, Arkansas Solid Waste Facility

NEVADA COUNTY CLASS IV LANDFILL is a landfill facility located at 185 Nevada County Road 258 in Prescott, Arkansas, United States. It serves the Nevada County area and is currently operational, handling solid waste disposal for the local community. As a Class IV landfill, this facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA RCRA Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills. It must comply with federal standards for liner systems, leachate management, and groundwater monitoring. The facility's NAICS code 562212 indicates it is engaged in solid waste landfill operations. The landfill plays a key role in managing waste from Prescott and surrounding areas in Nevada County. Its environmental significance includes the need for proper landfill gas collection and leachate control to protect local groundwater and air quality. The facility's location in rural Arkansas means it likely serves a moderate volume of waste, with community proximity and traffic as operational considerations.

The landfill is situated in rural Arkansas, where groundwater protection is critical due to the region's reliance on aquifers for drinking water. Proper leachate management is essential to prevent contamination of nearby water bodies. Landfill gas, primarily methane, must be collected and controlled to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and odor impacts on the surrounding community. The facility's proximity to local roads requires careful traffic management to minimize disruption.