UPPER SW REGIONAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT Landfill - Nashville, Arkansas

UPPER SW REGIONAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT is a landfill facility located at 319 Landfill Rd, Nashville, Arkansas, United States. It serves the Howard County area and is currently operational, providing essential solid waste disposal services to the community. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act regulations for landfill gas emissions. As a landfill, it manages waste through controlled disposal, with typical infrastructure for leachate collection and gas management to mitigate environmental impacts. This landfill plays a key role in regional waste management, supporting local communities by safely containing waste. Its location in rural Arkansas underscores the importance of proper landfill operations to protect groundwater and air quality in the surrounding area.

Landfills in Arkansas, such as this one, must manage leachate to prevent groundwater contamination, especially given the region's geology and proximity to water bodies. Landfill gas, primarily methane, requires collection and control to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and odor impacts on nearby communities. The facility's location in a rural area may involve truck traffic and community proximity considerations.