Northeast Arkansas Regional Solid Waste District Landfill - Paragould, Arkansas Solid Waste Management

The Northeast Arkansas Regional Solid Waste District operates a landfill facility located at 1810 Greene 890 Rd in Paragould, Arkansas. This operational landfill serves Greene County and the broader northeast Arkansas region, providing solid waste disposal services to local communities. As a landfill in the United States, this facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills. State-level regulations from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality also apply. The facility's NAICS codes (562111 and 562212) indicate it engages in both solid waste collection and disposal activities. The landfill plays a key role in regional waste management, handling waste from residential, commercial, and industrial sources. Its location in a rural area of Arkansas means it likely serves a mix of small communities and agricultural operations. Proper landfill management, including leachate control and gas collection, is essential to minimize environmental impacts.

Landfills in Arkansas, like this one, must manage methane emissions through gas collection systems and monitor groundwater for leachate contamination. The facility's location in Greene County, with its proximity to the St. Francis River basin, underscores the importance of groundwater protection. Community proximity and truck traffic are typical concerns for rural landfills, requiring careful operational planning.