Pope County Landfill - Russellville, Arkansas Solid Waste Management Facility

Pope County Landfill is a municipal solid waste landfill located in Russellville, Arkansas, United States. It serves Pope County and the surrounding region, providing essential waste disposal services. The facility is classified under NAICS code 562212, which covers solid waste landfills. As a landfill in the United States, Pope County Landfill 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. The facility is subject to state-level regulations in Arkansas, which align with federal standards for leachate control, groundwater monitoring, and methane gas collection. The landfill plays a critical role in the local waste management infrastructure, handling waste from residential, commercial, and industrial sources. Its operational status ensures ongoing service to the community, with environmental safeguards in place to mitigate risks such as groundwater contamination and air emissions.

The landfill is situated in Pope County, Arkansas, a region with a humid subtropical climate that can influence leachate generation and methane production. Proximity to groundwater resources necessitates robust leachate management systems to prevent contamination. The facility likely employs gas collection systems to reduce methane emissions, a key greenhouse gas, and to comply with EPA regulations. Community proximity and traffic from waste hauling are additional environmental considerations.