Arkansas Administrative Code Agency 207 - Benton County Regional Solid Waste Management District
Here’s a detailed overview of Arkansas Administrative Code – Agency 207: Benton County Regional Solid Waste Management District:
📚 What Is Agency 207?
Agency 207 administers the regional solid waste management rules for Benton County and its municipalities, under the authority of Arkansas Code § 8‑6‑701 et seq. (sos.arkansas.gov).
1. Rules & Definitions (Rule 207.00.05‑001)
Sets out the District’s regulatory authority, including public notice, adjudicatory actions (penalties, license enforcement), and rulemaking procedures following the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act (regulations.justia.com).
Defines key terms: “District,” “Board,” “Director,” “Solid Waste,” “Solid Waste Facility,” and others (regulations.justia.com).
2. Board Governance & Rulemaking
The Board may adopt, amend, or repeal rules during meetings.
Public notices of proposed changes must be published in The Morning News of Northwest Arkansas and Benton County Daily Record (regulations.justia.com).
3. Location Restrictions (Subchapter 11)
New or expanded solid waste disposal facilities (Class I/II landfills) cannot be placed within 2 miles of major water bodies like Beaver Lake, White River, Illinois River, Osage Creek, Lake Francis, or War Eagle Creek (regulations.justia.com).
4. Operating & Inspection Requirements (Subchapter 12)
The District may hire inspectors to conduct facility inspections during normal operations; must share findings with ADEQ and facility operators (regulations.justia.com).
Facilities must provide monthly leachate reports and groundwater monitoring results to the District in addition to ADEQ filings (regulations.justia.com).
5. Licensing Haulers & Fees (Chapters 12–13)
Anyone collecting or transporting solid waste in the District must obtain a license; exceptions cover personal household waste and industrial waste managed at private facilities (sos.arkansas.gov).
Licensing entails inspections, proof of compliance, insurance, and fee disclosures.
Fees include a waste-assessment fee (up to $2/ton), licensing fees per truck, hauler classifications, operating requirements, and enforcement protocols (sos.arkansas.gov).
6. Waste Assessment & Recycling Grants
A waste assessment fee is collected on waste moved outside the district, with specific exemptions (e.g., private industry, recyclables, compostables) .
The District administers recycling grant programs under ACA § 8‑6‑615, including procedures for application, recordkeeping, project selection, and appeals (sos.arkansas.gov).
👥 District Structure & Contact Info
The Benton County RSWMD encompasses all of Benton County and its municipalities (sos.arkansas.gov).
Director: Wendy Bland, phone (479) 795‑0751, email wendy@bentoncountyrecycles.org (adeq.state.ar.us).
Board consists of the County Judge (or appointee) and municipal mayors (or appointees) (bentoncountyar.gov).
📌 Why These Rules Matter
Protects water resources and environment through buffer zones and strict operational oversight.
Ensures transparency, public participation, and accountability via licensed haulers and Board governance.
Supports waste reduction & recycling, with incentives through grant programs.
Funds operations sustainably via waste assessment fees.
✅ Need Help With…
Licensing or permit forms for haulers?
Applying for recycling grants and understanding eligibility?
Specific operational requirements for a transfer station or landfill?
Understanding exemptions under the waste assessment fee?
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