Overview
Saline County Regional Solid Waste Management District operates a landfill in Bauxite, Arkansas, serving the region's municipal solid waste disposal needs. The facility is operational and managed under US EPA regulations.
The Saline County Regional Solid Waste Management District operates a landfill located at 18499 W Sardis Rd in Bauxite, Arkansas, United States. This facility manages municipal solid waste for Saline County and surrounding areas, playing a key role in the region's waste disposal infrastructure. As a landfill in the United States, this facility operates under the US EPA's RCRA Subtitle D regulations for municipal solid waste landfills, which govern design, operation, and closure. The facility's location in central Arkansas places it in a region with a mix of urban and rural communities. Proper waste management is critical for protecting local groundwater and air quality. The landfill's operational status ensures continued service for the community's solid waste needs.
Environmental context
Landfills in this region must manage leachate to prevent groundwater contamination, especially given the proximity to the Arkansas River basin. Landfill gas collection systems are important for reducing methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas. Community proximity and truck traffic are also considerations for local air quality and noise.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 18499 W Sardis Rd, Bauxite, Arkansas 72011, United States.
As a municipal solid waste landfill, it accepts household and commercial non-hazardous waste from Saline County and surrounding areas.
The landfill operates under US EPA RCRA Subtitle D regulations for municipal solid waste landfills, which include requirements for liners, leachate collection, and groundwater monitoring.
Landfills typically manage leachate through collection and treatment systems, and control landfill gas through collection and flaring or energy recovery to reduce methane emissions.
The district manages solid waste disposal for Saline County, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations while providing essential waste services to the community.
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