Little Rock Municipal Landfill

City of Little Rock • Landfill

10803 Ironton Cutoff, Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 888-4299

About Little Rock Municipal Landfill

Little Rock Municipal Landfill is located at 10803 Ironton Cutoff, Little Rock, AR 72206.

To contact Little Rock Municipal Landfill, call (501) 888-4299, or view more information below. Looking for more locations in Little Rock? Scroll down to see a listing of waste locations and handlers towards the bottom of this page.

What is a landfill?

A landfill is a designated site for the disposal of waste materials. Waste is compacted and covered with soil to minimize environmental impact and control odors.

How do landfills work?

Landfills are engineered to safely contain waste. Layers of clay, plastic liners, and soil are used to prevent contamination, while methane gas is often captured and converted into energy.

Acceptable Waste

Contact Information

Street Address

10803 Ironton Cutoff
Little Rock, AR 72206
United States

Phone & Fax

P: (501) 888-4299
F: (501) 888-2578

Waste Disposal Resources

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this the official Little Rock Municipal Landfill website?

This page and website is a part of the Wastebits Locator, providing a comprehensive resource of contact information for waste handlers. It is not the official website of Little Rock Municipal Landfill.

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What types of waste are disposed of in landfills?

Landfills typically accept municipal solid waste (MSW), construction and demolition debris, and some industrial and hazardous waste, depending on the facility's permits.

Are there different types of landfills?

Yes, there are municipal solid waste landfills, hazardous waste landfills, and construction and demolition landfills, each designed to handle specific types of waste.

What is the environmental impact of landfills?

Landfills can release greenhouse gases like methane and pose risks to soil and water if not properly managed. Modern landfills are designed to minimize these impacts through advanced engineering and monitoring systems.

What happens to landfills after they are full?

Once full, landfills are capped with layers of soil and protective materials to prevent leaks. Many closed landfills are repurposed into parks, solar farms, or other community spaces.

How do landfills manage odors?

Odor control systems, such as daily cover layers, gas collection systems, and odor-neutralizing sprays, are used to manage and reduce odors from landfills.

What is landfill gas, and how is it used?

Landfill gas is primarily methane and carbon dioxide produced by decomposing waste. It can be captured and used as a renewable energy source for electricity or heating.

Can landfills be eliminated through recycling?

Recycling can significantly reduce the volume of waste sent to landfills, but eliminating landfills entirely would require widespread adoption of zero-waste practices and advanced waste processing technologies.

How can communities reduce landfill use?

Communities can reduce landfill use by promoting recycling, composting organic waste, reducing single-use items, and supporting policies for sustainable waste management.

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