UNITED SANITATION LF Landfill - Jonesboro, Arkansas Solid Waste Management

UNITED SANITATION LF is a landfill facility located at 6734 HWY 141 NORTH in Jonesboro, Craighead County, Arkansas, United States. It is currently operational and classified under NAICS code 562212 (Solid Waste Landfill). The facility manages municipal solid waste for the local area, contributing to the region's waste disposal infrastructure. As a landfill in the United States, this facility 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. Landfills of this type typically employ liners, leachate collection systems, and gas monitoring to mitigate environmental impacts. The scale of operations is consistent with regional waste volumes in northeastern Arkansas. The facility plays a key role in the solid waste management system for Jonesboro and surrounding communities. Proper landfill management is critical for controlling methane emissions and protecting groundwater quality. The site's location in a rural area near Highway 141 influences transportation logistics and community proximity considerations.

Landfills like UNITED SANITATION LF must manage methane gas generated from decomposing waste, which is a potent greenhouse gas. Leachate, a liquid that percolates through waste, requires careful collection and treatment to prevent groundwater contamination. The facility's location in Arkansas, with its humid subtropical climate and relatively high water table, necessitates robust environmental controls to protect local water resources and air quality.