Overview
STERICYCLE SPECIALTY SOLUTIONS INC. BENTON AR 10 DAY TRANSFER FACILITY is a stormwater outfall in Benton, Arkansas, USA. It operates as a transfer facility under US EPA NPDES MS4 regulations.
STERICYCLE SPECIALTY SOLUTIONS INC. BENTON AR 10 DAY TRANSFER FACILITY is a stormwater outfall located at 11606 HWY 67 in Benton, Saline County, Arkansas, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 484230 (specialized freight trucking), 562112 (hazardous waste collection), and 562119 (other waste collection), indicating its role in managing industrial and hazardous waste transfer. As a stormwater outfall, this facility is subject to the US EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program, particularly under the Clean Water Act. It likely operates under a Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial stormwater discharges, given its waste management activities. The facility's location in an industrial area along Highway 67 suggests potential runoff from trucking and waste handling operations. The facility serves as a 10-day transfer point for waste, meaning stormwater runoff from the site must be managed to prevent contamination of local waterways. Its environmental significance lies in ensuring that stormwater discharges comply with water quality standards, protecting the Saline River watershed and downstream ecosystems. Compliance with NPDES permit conditions is critical for minimizing pollutant loads from industrial activities.
Environmental context
Benton, Arkansas, is part of the Saline River watershed, which drains into the Ouachita River. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with significant rainfall, making stormwater management crucial. Industrial facilities like this transfer site can contribute pollutants such as heavy metals, oils, and hazardous materials to runoff. The facility's proximity to Highway 67 increases the risk of contaminated runoff from transportation activities. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act and NPDES MSGP ensures that stormwater controls, such as sediment basins and spill prevention measures, are in place to protect local water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 11606 HWY 67, Benton, Saline County, Arkansas, USA, with coordinates 34.482920 N, -92.720150 W.
It is a 10-day transfer facility for hazardous and non-hazardous waste, managing stormwater runoff from industrial activities under an NPDES permit.
The facility operates under the US Clean Water Act and EPA's NPDES program, likely under a Multi-Sector General Permit for industrial stormwater discharges.
Industrial stormwater can carry pollutants like heavy metals, oils, and chemicals, which can impair local water bodies if not properly managed.
It must implement stormwater control measures such as sediment basins, spill prevention, and regular monitoring to comply with NPDES permit limits.
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