Union County / El Dorado Landfill - Solid Waste Management in El Dorado, Arkansas

Union County / El Dorado Landfill is an operational landfill located in El Dorado, Arkansas, United States. It serves Union County and the surrounding area, managing municipal solid waste. The facility is classified under NAICS code 562212, which covers solid waste landfills. As a landfill in the United States, this facility operates under the US EPA's Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which sets standards for municipal solid waste landfills, including liner systems, leachate management, and groundwater monitoring. Additionally, it must comply with Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas emissions, which require gas collection and control systems for larger landfills. The landfill plays a key role in waste management for the El Dorado region, providing a disposal solution for residential and commercial waste. Its environmental significance includes managing landfill gas to reduce methane emissions and protecting local groundwater through leachate control systems.

Landfills in Arkansas, like Union County / El Dorado Landfill, must manage landfill gas to mitigate methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas. Leachate management is critical to prevent groundwater contamination, especially given the region's proximity to water bodies. Community proximity and truck traffic are also considerations, as landfills can impact local air quality and traffic patterns.