What is the environmental record for the Tontitown Landfill?
Since 1998, waste received for disposal at the Tontitown Landfill has been placed in a double composite liner system consisting of a primary composite liner and a secondary composite liner on the bottom. This double composite liner system exceeds landfill design requirements (Subtitle D) of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The Tontitown Landfill has been designed in accordance with the established design standards of the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) as set forth by Regulation 22. Complete information on ADEQ solid waste regulations can be found at http://www.adeq.state.ar.us. The ADEQ inspects the Tontitown Landfill on a regular basis. These unannounced inspections include a thorough review of facility operations and records. The Tontitown Landfill consistently meets or exceeds state and federal environmental standards. In 2003, the Tontitown Landfill was ranked in the top third of Arkansas landfills for environmental compliance. The ADEQ regularly inspe
