Southeast Arkansas Landfill - DeWitt, Arkansas Solid Waste Management Facility

Southeast Arkansas Landfill is an operational landfill located in DeWitt, Arkansas, United States. It manages solid waste for the surrounding area, operating under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which governs municipal solid waste landfills. The facility is classified under NAICS code 562212 for solid waste landfills. As a landfill in the United States, this facility is subject to federal regulations including RCRA Subtitle D requirements for liner systems, leachate collection, and groundwater monitoring, as well as Clean Air Act (CAA) rules for landfill gas management. Landfills in Arkansas typically operate under state-level permits that enforce these federal standards, ensuring environmental protection. The Southeast Arkansas Landfill plays a key role in local waste management, providing disposal capacity for municipal solid waste generated in DeWitt and surrounding communities. Its operational status indicates ongoing service to the region, contributing to public health and sanitation infrastructure.

Landfills in Arkansas, like Southeast Arkansas Landfill, must manage landfill gas and leachate to mitigate environmental impacts. Methane leakage from decomposing waste is a concern, requiring gas collection systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Proximity to groundwater in the Mississippi River Delta region necessitates robust leachate management to prevent contamination. Community proximity and truck traffic are also factors in operational planning.