Waste Connections - Cherokee Sanitary Landfill: Landfill in Cherokee Village, Arkansas

Waste Connections - Cherokee Sanitary Landfill is an operational landfill located at 300 Landfill Rd in Cherokee Village, Sharp County, Arkansas, United States. As a landfill facility, it plays a key role in the region's solid waste management infrastructure, accepting municipal solid waste for disposal. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for municipal solid waste landfills and Clean Air Act landfill gas rules. Landfills in the United States are required to manage leachate and landfill gas to minimize environmental impact. The facility's NAICS codes (562111 and 562212) indicate it handles both solid waste collection and disposal. Environmental considerations for this landfill include landfill gas collection and methane leakage management, leachate treatment and groundwater protection, and community proximity. The facility's location in rural Arkansas may reduce some community impacts, but proper management of these factors is essential for long-term environmental performance.

The Cherokee Sanitary Landfill is situated in a rural area of Sharp County, Arkansas, where groundwater protection is a key environmental concern. Landfills must manage leachate to prevent contamination of local water resources. Additionally, landfill gas, primarily methane, requires collection and control to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The facility's proximity to Cherokee Village and surrounding communities necessitates careful management of traffic, odor, and other operational impacts.