The Benton County Solid Waste District is one of 18 Regional Solid Waste Management Districts in Arkansas. The Solid Waste Districts are partners in solid waste management activities with the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality. Districts are tasked with certain responsibilities and duties by State Law. These include:
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Collecting, studying and evaluating data regarding the solid waste needs of all localities within the District.
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Formulate plans for providing adequate solid waste management.
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Make recommendations to local governments on solid waste management issues.
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Review applications for Certificates of Need for solid waste disposal facilities.
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Monitor compliance of all solid waste permit holders with State and District regulations.
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Provide public notice of and participation in any findings or rulings of the board.
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Encourage recycling by District citizens, businesses, industries and governments.
The District is managed by the District Board. Our Board consists of mayors, or their delegates, from each of the First Class cities in Benton County as well as the County Judge or his delegate.
Our Mission
To promote and support a high quality of life for the citizens of Benton County by providing a comprehensive, responsive, environmentally-safe, efficient, and cost-effective solid waste management program through the operation and over-sight of an integrated solid waste management system focused on aggressive reduction, reuse and recycling programs and proper disposal of all other solid waste materials.
Vision
To be recognized and respected as an innovative leader in the pursuit of sustainable, cost effective and environmentally-safe solid waste management programs and services.