PHILLIPS COUNTY LANDFILL - Solid Waste Landfill in West Helena, Arkansas

PHILLIPS COUNTY LANDFILL is an operational landfill located in West Helena, Arkansas, United States. It serves the solid waste management needs of Phillips County and surrounding areas, operating under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills. As a landfill facility, it manages waste through controlled disposal, with systems for waste compaction, daily cover, and environmental monitoring. The facility operates under state and federal regulations that govern landfill design, operation, and closure, including groundwater monitoring and landfill gas management. The NAICS code 562212 indicates it is classified as a solid waste landfill. The landfill plays a key role in the region's waste management infrastructure, providing disposal capacity for local communities. Its environmental significance includes the management of landfill gas and leachate, which are critical for minimizing air and water impacts. The facility's location in the Mississippi Delta region involves considerations for groundwater protection and community proximity.

The landfill is situated in the Mississippi Delta region of Arkansas, an area with high water table and proximity to the Mississippi River. This environmental context necessitates robust leachate management systems to prevent groundwater contamination. Landfill gas generation, primarily methane, requires collection and control to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and odor impacts on nearby communities. The facility's operations must comply with EPA's landfill gas emission standards and state groundwater monitoring requirements.