Solid Waste Management Division
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(501) 682-0600
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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.
- 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 collection of fees and
distribution of grant funds, 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
Application Packages
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Contact Information:
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Fax: |
(501) 682-0611 |
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Street Address: |
5301 Northshore Drive
North Little Rock, AR 72118-5317 |
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Mailing Address: |
5301 Northshore Drive
North Little Rock, AR 72118-5317 |
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Mission Statement:
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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. |
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