Solid Waste Management Division

The Solid Waste Management Division is responsible for regulating the handling, processing, recycling, marketing of recycled materials, and disposal of non-hazardous solid waste. The Solid Waste Management Division is organized into five branches:

• The Enforcement Branch is the enforcement arm of the Division. It is responsible for ensuring permitted facilities are operating according to federal and state requirements and specific requirements identified in the permit; as well as complaint investigations and illegal dumping enforcement action. The Enforcement Branch also investigates citizen’s complaints about illegal dumping and attempt to identify those responsible for the illegal activities. Civil penalties proposed in Notices of Violation (NOV) are determined by ADEQ’s Uniform Penalty Policy, which will be effective March 1, 2012.
• The Market Development Branch provides staff support for the Arkansas Marketing Board for Recyclables and assists in the development of markets for recycled materials. The Market Development Branch also provides information for utilization of these markets by both the public and private sector and administers the Recycling Equipment Tax Credit Program.
• The Programs Branch provides administrative, financial and programmatic assistance to the division. It provides assistance to the division and to the public pursuant to regulation and legislation proposals, updates, changes and amendments. It manages the Waste Tire Management Program and the licensure programs for Solid Waste Management Facility Operators and Illegal Dump Control Officers. The Programs Branch oversees the plans and needs assessments of the eighteen (18) Regional Solid Waste Management Districts throughout the State. It also provides the division assistance on special projects as needed.
• The Recycling Branch offers a variety of programs designed to foster recycling in all sectors of the state.
• The Technical Branch provides technical assistance during facility permitting and is primarily responsible for permitting all solid waste management facilities. Permits are required for various classes of landfills, composting, transfer stations, material recovery and waste tire processing facilities. The Technical Branch is also responsible for Post Closure Trust Fund [PCTF] activities.

Points of Contact

• Quick Reference List for Solid Waste Issues
• Regional Solid Waste Management Boards
• Arkansas Recycling Marketing Directory
• Solid Waste Licensing Committee
• Solid Waste Management District Inspectors
• 2013 Solid Waste Calendar for grants, renewals, fees and more

Application Packages

• General Permit Facility Application Packages
• Landfill Permit Application Packages
• Recycling Tax Credit Application
• Waste Tire Facility Permit Application Packages
• Waste Tire Abatement Grant Application,(PDF)/(Word)
• Waste Tire Support Grant Application,(PDF) /(Word)
• Waste Tire Management and Truck Tire Grant Application,(PDF)/(Word)

Information of Interest

• Arkansas 2012 SWANA Presentations
• Recycling and Inspections-Enforcement (Facility Operator Training – March 2012)
• Stormwater General Permits (Facility Operator Training – March 2012)
• Tech Training for Operators (Facility Operator Training – March 2012)
• Welcome and Regulated Storage Tanks (Facility Operator Training – March 2012)

Contact Information

Mission Statement

To protect the environment and enhance the welfare of the citizens of Arkansas by effective solid waste management through the Division’s enforcement, planning, permitting, recycling and grants programs.