Central Arkansas Regional Solid Waste Management District

ADEQ
ARK A N S A S
Department of Environmental Quality
May 19,2010
The Honorable Charlie Troutman
Lonoke COlmty Judge
Lonoke County Courthouse
North Center Street
Lonoke, AR 72086
RE: AFIN 43-00170 Permit #. 0079-STSW-SC
Dear Judge Troutman:
Document 10 # 052300-insp
On May 13, 2010, I performed a routine impection of your facility pursuant to the Arkaru;as
Solid Waste Management Reg. 22, and the above referenced permit. A copy of the inspection
repert is enclosed for your review.
Refer to lhe report to note any allegations of deficiencies that require corrective action. Please
send a written response to the corrective action taken. Failure to respond to this letter in
writing shaH be construed as an admiasion of any allegations contained therein. Any items
noted that are neglected and persistent may warrant enforcement action.
IfI can be any further assistance, feel free to contact me at (870) 247-5155.
Sincerely,
Bobby Gentry, Inspector
Solid Wasle Management Division
SOLID WASTE - Enforcement Branch
5301 NORTHSHORE DRIVEl NORTH LrI1'LE ROCK., ARKANSAS 72118
TELEPHONE 501-

PETITION FOR CLASS 1 LANDFILL
CERTIFICATE OF NEED
WASTE CORPORATION OF ARKANSAS, INC.
ROLLING MEADOWS CLASS 1 LANDFILL
HAZEN, ARKANSAS
PERMIT NO. 0253-S1-R5
AFIN: 59-00036
___Waste Corporation
of Arkansas
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PETITIOI'\ FOR CLASS 1 LANDFILL
CERTIFICATE OF NEED
WASTE CORPORATION OF ARKANSAS, INC,
ROLLING MEADOWS CLASS J LANDFILL
HAZEN, ARKANSAS
PERMIT NO, 0253-S1-RS
AFIN: 59-00036
Prepared for
Waste Corporation of Arkansas
Rolling Meadmys Landfill
1420 Hamric Rd,
Hazen, AR 72064
Prepared by
FTN Associates, Ltd,
3 Innwood Circle, Suite 220
Little Rock, AR 72211
FTN Project No, 6533-226
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1.0 INTRODUCTION ..... ............. ..." .." ... ,.""""."" .... 1-1
2.0 CARSWMB REQUIREMIThlTS FOR A CON PEnnON .......................... , ............... 2-2
2.1 CARSWMB Notice oflntenL......... , ... ..
2.2 CARSWMB CON Petition Requirements .. ,............. , ......, ......... , .... , ........... 2·2
2.3 Section VlII Requirements ................... " ........................................................ 2-6
3.0 ADEQ REQUIREMENTS FOR A CON PETmON (§22.205(b) ............ ,.......... 3·1
APPENDIX A: Notice oflntent
APPENDIXB: Agency Correspondence
LIST OF APPENDICES
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure U Site location map" .. "" .. """""" ........... , .. ,.. , ...................... "... " ................ ,," , ....... 2·4
Figure 2.2 Floodplain proxintity ........... ,. " ..... ". ". " .... " ...... ,," , ...... ".,"'"',,, .. ,...""".. " ........ ,2·9

1.0 INTRODUCTION
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Waste Corporation of Arkansas (WCA) owns and operates the RoIling Meadows Landflil
(Landfill) located in Prairie County, Arkansas. WCA is currently in the process of preparing a
solid waste pennit modification application to expand the existing pennitted area and capacity at
the LandfilL
The purpose of this document is to present all information and documentation necessary
to meet Arkansas Department ofEnvironmental Quality (ADEQ) and Central Arkansas Regional
Solid Waste Management District (CARSWMD) requirements for the issuance of a Class I
landfill Certificate ofNeed (CON) to address the planned expansion at the LandfilL Arkansas
Regulation 22 requires that landfills requesting an increase in penni tted capacity must obtain a
CON from the appropriate Regional Solid Waste Management District before the applicant can
be considered for an increase in pennitted capacity.
'Ine Central Arkansas Regional Solid Waste Management Board (CARSWMB) has
adopted specific requirements for the evaluation of any landfill applicant seeking a CON within
their jurisdiction. These requirements are specified in the CARSWMB's "Policies, Procedures,
and Criteria for Certificate ofNeed Review for Solid Waste Landfill Facilities", adopted
October 28, 1999. The information provided in the following application is organized to
correspond with each ofthe applicable sections of the CARSWMB's requirements. Section VIII
ofthe CARSWMB requirements summarizes the specific items in the application process for
obtaining a CON. This document is intended to fulfill all ofthese requirements, and thereby
constitutes a complete application for a CON.
WCA understands that the CARSWMB will determine the completeness of this
application within 30 days onts receipt, as specified by Section V oftheir policy document
According to Section VI ofthe CARSWMB's requirements, the CARSWMB will provide for the
specified public notice period and opportunity for public comments associated with the
application for a CON. WCA also understands that the application process is intended to take
60 days after notification to the applicant ofcompleteness of the application or the date that the
public notice appears in the newspapers, whichever is later,
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2.0 CARSWMB REQUIREMENTS FOR A CON PETITION
As described previously, the CARSWMB has adopted specific procedures and
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requirements for the consideration of a CON. These requirements are found in the CARSWMB
document titled "Policies, Procedures, and Criteria for Certificate of Need Review for Solid
Waste LandfIll Facilities" adopted October 28,1999.
2.1 CARSWMB Notice of Intent
Section III of the CARSWMB requirements states that a Notice of Intent (NO!) must be
submitted to the CARSWMB 30 days prior to submitting the formal petition (application) for the
CON. The Landfill submitted a NOI to petition for a CON on July 29, 2010 fulfilling the
requirements of Section Ill. The NOI and all related attachments including CARSWMB'g NOI
acceptance lener and CON timeline are provided in Appendix A
2.2 CARSWMB CON Petition Requirements
Section IV ofthe CARSWMB policy document details the minimum requirements for an
application or petition for a CON. The CARSWMB requirements are listed below in bold face
italics.
• Section IV(a)
Applicant's name, address and telephone number;
Owner: Facility:
Waste Corporation of Arkansas, Inc. Rolling Meadows Landfill
Rolling Meadows Landfill, Inc. 1420 Hamric Road
One Riverway, #1400 Hazen, AR 72064
Houston, TX 77056 870-255-4001 or 713-292-2400
• Section IV(b)
The name oftheperson or entity having legal or equitable title to the land where the
proposed facility will be located and documentation ofthe right to develop ,yuch
property as a solid waste landfill or transfer station from the legal owner andthe
equitable owner, where applicable;
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WCA, has legal title to the entire acreage of properties proposed for the Landfill
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expansion. Ownership docwnentation, including warranty deeds for the planned expansion areas
can be provided if necessary.
• Section IV(c)
The location ofthe proposedfacility as shown on an applicable 7.5 degree USGS
topographic map
A map of the existing and proposed Landfill boundaries on a 7.5 degree USGS
topographic map (Hazen Quad) is shown on Figure 2.1.
• Section IV(d)
The size ofthe proposed facility, including, but not limited to the useable airspace
abol'e ground level, and the life expec:Janey oftheproposed facility;
The landfill's permitted area is proposed to be axpanded by 140 acres. The expansion
will create an additional airspace volume of approximately 25 million cubic yards. Based on the
2009 disposal rate for the Landfill, and assuming this rate continues, the estimated remaining life
ofthe Landfill will be more slightly more than 100 years after expansion.
• Section IV(e)
Description ofthe geo-politicaljurisdic:Jiom to be served by the disposal facility
including population e.ftimate.f by jurisdiction;
The Landfill currently serves the entire CARSWMD and surrounding
counties/communities in central-eastern Arkansas. The CARSWMD counties/cities served by the
referenced facility include but are not limited to:
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There is no known comprehensi ve countywide land use plan associated with the
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unincorporated areas ofPrairie County, Arkansas, The Landfill is located outside the City of
Hazen which is the closest incorporated municipality.
• Section IV(i)
Any other information deemed necessary by CARSWMD to make a determination of
need; mid
Additional information will be provided ifrequested.
• Section /V(i)
Ifapplicable, notifICation to and approvalfrom the regional solid waste management
botJTd in the SttJte ofArklUlsas which is receiving the solid waste for the CARSWMD in
accordlUlce with ArklUlsas Code AnnottJted 8-6-06(b)(2)(G)
This section is not applicable.
2.3 Section VIII Requirements
The following sections address each of the CARSWMD specific requirements for
securing a Class 1 landfill CON as detailed in Section VIII - Criteria for Review.
• Section VII/(a)
Is consistent with the regional pllUlning strtJtegy adopted bythe CARSWMD in the
Regional Needs Assessment,
The requested increase in permitted capacity is consistent with the general solid waste
management needs enumerated in the 2010 CARSWMD Needs Assessment. The Landfill is
committed to providing convenient and environmentally conscious solid waste disposal for the
CARSWMD and surrounding areas, in accordance with the mission and purpose of the District
• Section VIII(b)
A review ofany needs assessment thtJt has been preptJTed for the proposed facility.
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The March 2010 (Revised July 2010) CARSWMD Needs Assessment was reviewed in
July 2010. Sections of the Needs Assessment related to disposal facilities were particularly
noted.
• Section VI//(i)
Whether theproposed facility provides landfill disposal capacity needed within the
CARSWA-ID;
Based on information provided "lith this petition, the Landfill feels that the proposed
expansion is in the best interest of the CARSWMD and surrounding communities. As such, by
issuing a CON for an increase in the facility's permitted capacity, the useful life of the facility
will be extended to better serve the long-term needs of the CARSWMD.
• Section VIII(c)
Whether theproposedfacility conflicts with existing comprehensive land use plans of
any local governmental entity;
There is no known comprehensive countywide land use plan associated with the
unincorporated areas ofPrairie County, Arkansas. The Landfill is located outside the City of
Hazen which is the closest incorporated municipality.
• Section VI//(d)
Whether the proposedfacility disturbs an archaeological site as recognized by the
Arkansas Archaeological Survey, or a Rare and Endangered Species habitat as
recognized by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission or the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Senice or any other similar federal, state or local agency;
Letters were submitted 10 the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program and the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service to notify them concerning the proposed Landfill expansion. Responses from
these agencies indicate that the proposed expansion will not disturb an archaeological site or a
rare and endangered species habitat. Applicable correspondence is provided in Appendix B.
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• Section VlJJ(e)
Will not adversely affect the public use ofany local, state, orfederalfacility, including
but not limited to parks and Wildlife management areas.
A lener was submitted to the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism and Arkansas
Game and Fish Commission (AG&F) regarding the proposed Landfill expansion. Both the
AG&F Commission the Department ofParks and Tourism indicate that there are no conflicts
with the proposed expansion ofthe Rolling Meadows Landfill. Applicable correspondence is
provided in Appendix B.
• Section VlJJ(f)
Whether the proposedfacility conflicts with the requirements ofstate or federalla,.,s
and regulations on the location ofdisposal facilities;
Current State (Arkansas Regulation 22) and Federal (EPA, 4{) CFR 258) regulations
outline specific requirements for sitting municipal solid waste landfills in "restricted areas". As
such, municipal solid waste landfills are required to address airport safety, seismic impact, fault
impact, unstable conditions, flood plains, and wetlands. As the Landfill is an existing operating
Class J disposal facility, demonstrations of compliance associated with these location restriction
standards are on file with ADEQ. The existing demonstrations were evaluated and updated as
necessary to consider the design modifications and the addition of new landfill capacity as part
ofthe Permit Modification Application.
• Section VlII(g)
Iftheproposed facility is located within the 100 year floodplain, whether it restricts the
flow ofthe 100 year flood, reduces the temporary water storage capacity ofthe
floodplain, or could Tt!SU/J in washout ofsolid waste which could pose a hazard to
human health or the environment;
A section ofa 1985 FEMA Flood lnsurance Rate Map (Panel 050459 0125B) is shown as
Figure 2.2. The proposed landfill boundary is shown on this map and indicates that a small
leading edge of the Zone A J00 year floodplain is located at the northern most portion of the
I ()() acre expansion property.
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Arkansas Regulation 22.403 requires that all operations and facility design plans at
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Class 1 landfills cannot reduce the water storage capacity or restrict the flow ofa 100 year flood
or result in a washout of solid waste from a landfill area. Any landfill design or future activities
that will take place in this area will be addressed in the landfill design approved by ADEQ Solid
Waste Management Division.
• Section VIJI(h)
Whether theproposed facility is oppropriaJely 10caIed given the needs ofCARSWMD
including a review ofthe road system service area;
The Landfill is an active pennitted waste disposaJ facility that has been in service since
the late \9805. Ute Landfill is centraJly located within the CARSWMD and is conveniently
situated near Interstate 1-40 and Arkansas State Highway II. The location provides convenient
access to the City ofHazen, Prairie County and surrounding communities. There are no problems
regarding access to the site via the current road system. AdditionaJly, the proposed landfill
expansion in itself will not significantly increase traffic to the Landfill above current levels.
• Section VIIIOJ
The detailed history ofthe applicant's record and thaI ofthe stockholders and officers
with respect to violations ofenvironmenta/laws and regulations ofthe United StaJes or
any staJe or political subdivision ofany staJe;
There are no criminaJ violations regarding WCA stockholders, officers, or WCA
employees on record with respect to violations of environmental laws and regulations.
WCA has entered into two Consent Administrative Orders (CAO) in their history of
operations in Arkansas. One CAO was between WCA and the ADEQ Air Division and was not
directly related to the solid waste operations at the LandfilL The items in the CAO were resolved
to the satisfaction of both the WCA and ADEQ. The second CAO was related to daily cover and
odor issues at the Rolling Meadows Landfill and was successfully resolved between WCA and
ADEQ in 2008.
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• Section VlII(k)
The area to be seTVeti by theproposed facility; o.nd whether the applico.nt ha5 complied
with the rulesfor obtaining a Certificate ofNeed;
The area currently serviced by the existing Landfill will not change as part ofthe
proposed expansion. 1he Landfill currently serves a large portion of the CARSWMD and
surro\lllding counties/communities in centraJ-eastem Arkansas. lbis area includes small to\\>ns
and sparsely populated rural communities within and outside of the CARSWMD.
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3.0 ADEQ REQUIREMENTS FOR A CON PETITION (§22.205(B))
The ADEQ Certificate of Need Requirements are detailed in Arkansas
Regulation 22.205. There are five specific requirements listed in this regulation pertaining to the
petition for CON to the regional solid waste board. These five items have been adopted verbatim
by the CARSWMB in their document titled "Policies, Procedures, and Criteria for Certificate of
Need Review for Solid Waste Landfill Facilities". Specifically, the ADEQ requirements are
covered under the response for Section VIII (a, c -f).
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APPENDIX A
NOTICE OF INTENT

August 8,2010
FTN Associates, L TO
Mr. Paul Crawford, PE, PG
Senior Project Manager
3 Innwood Circle, Suite 220
Little Rock, AR 72211-2449
Dear Mr. Crawford:
Central Arkansas
Regional Solid Waste Management District
We are in receipt of your Notice of Intent to apply for a "Certificate of Need" on behalf of
Waste Corporation of Arkansas ryvCA} Rolling Meadows Class 1 Landfill. We look
forward to working with you on this project. The tirneline is based on the date we
received your letter which was July 30, 2010. The Application is due on or before
August 29, 201 O.There will then be a review period and a required public hearing. I
have attached a copy of the time!ine that we wilt follow.
Leigh Ann Pool is the Project Manager assigned to this project. She can be reached at
501-B76-2721 or leigh.pool@arkansas.gov. Please do not hesitate to give us a call
should you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Rodney Larsen
Executive Director
P. O. Box 300 115 Jefferson Street lonoke, AR 72086
Phone 501-676-2721 • fax 501·676-5020 • Ark. Relay Servo 1-800-285·1121 (voice) • 1-800-285·1311 (TDD)
An Equal Oppurtunity Employer

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APPENDIXB
AGENCY CORRESPONDENCE

August 18, 2005
EDWARDS ENGINEERING, P.A.
CIVIL AN[fENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERlNG, PLANNING, AND CONSULTING
United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Arkansas Field Office
Attn: Ms, Stacy Hobby
1500 Museum Road, Suite 105
Conway, Arkansas, 72032
Subject: Proposed Class 1 landfill Expansion
Rolling Meadows landfill - Hazen. Arkansas
Solid Waste Permit 253-S1-R5 (AFIN # 59-00036)
Dear Ms. Hobby,
Waste Corporation of Arkansas, Inc, ty>ICA) is currently in the process of applying for a
Class 1 landfill Certificate of Need (CON) through the Central Arkansas Regional Solid
Waste Management District (CARSWMD). The CON is being considered as part of the
solid waste permit modification process in accordance with Arkansas Regula/ion 22 and
addresses the planned expansion of the Rolling Meadows landfill (RMl) located near
Hazen, Arkansas. The permit modification will involve an increase in the permitted area
and waste disposal capacity at the RML
Enclosed with this letter are two maps. Figure 1 shows the general location Of the RML
on an Arkansas State Highway map. Figure 2 shows the boundaries of the existing and
proposed landfill site including latitude/longitude information on a 7.5 minute quadrangle
map (Hazen Quad). There is a 40 acre and a 100 acre section of property proposed for
expansion of the Class 1 landfill as evident in Figure 2. The additional acreage will be
permitted and used for the disposal of Class 1 solid waste. The existing 105 acre RMl
facility is currently regulated by the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality
(ADEQ) and operates under the authority of Solid Waste Permit #253-S1-R5 and
General Stormwater Permit ARG 160000.
WCA is required to notify the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USF&W)
regarding the landfill expansion in order to secure a CON from the CARSWMD. In
addition, the CARSWMD will require a letter from the USF&W regarding the existence
of threatened or endangered species or habitat (if any) in the vicinity of the planned
expansion.
Edwards Engineering, P.A. 9802 Maumelle Blvd. (501)219-2808
www.e..eogr.com North Little Rock, AR 72113 Fax: (501) 219·2809

Public Hearing Minutes
October 13, 2010
Rolling Meadows Landfill Certificate of Need
A public meeting was held at the Hazen City Hall on October 13, 2010.
The meeting began at 2:00 pm, The meeting was called to order and Leigh
Ann Pool of Central Arkansas Regional Solid Waste Management District
explained that the purpose of the meeting was to take public comment on
the proposal they had received from WCA to expand the Rolling Meadows
Landfill in Hazen,
There were several present from the community. There was Discussion on
current permitted cells verses proposed. One resident commented that he
would like to see expansion to take place further from his home which
would go south to cell 17, 16, 21 and 22. Paul Crawford, engineer from
FTN and Associates, mentioned that the tree line buffer would continue.
The Jones' stated that they can hear the activity from the landfill from inside
their home, especially when the trees lose their leaves. Todd Self, from the
Landfill, stated that he is really not the one who decides where they will
start the next cell.
Mr. Self explained that the landfill gets as many permits as they can at one
time because it is so expensive.
The residents also stated that they had concerns about the oil drillings. Mr.
Self advised them that it is treated as garbage not cover.
The engineer explained that the landfill is designed to be there for the next
75 years, The Landfill has a proposed gas collection system that will
greatly reduce the smell from the landfill. There is a company that wants to
purchase the system which would then take the generated gas and offer it
locally as a alternative means of energy.
The engineer asked if all their questions were answered sufficiently. The
residents stated "yes" and they appreciated the explanations. The
engineer stated that there will be another hearing when the application is
sent to the state (Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality).
Being no other comments, the meeting was adjourned.

CAPDD
Central Arkansas Regional Solid Waste Management District
Recycling Program Budget
July 1, 2010 thru June 30,2011
Reporting Period thru October 31, 2010
Total Revenue
Budgeted Revenue PY 2010 235,267
Monthly Monthly YTD Total YTO/Budget
Budget Actual Actual Budget %
Personnel 12,486 9,999 29,783 108,216 28%
Maintenance and Operations 208 172 851 2,500 34%
Haulingffravel 2,500 2,536 7,465 30,000 25%
EquipmentJRepair 2,500 439 5,458 30,000 18%
Education 333 0 0 4,000 0%
Host Fees 4,167 33,560 122,070 50,000 244%
E-Waste Program 0 0 0 0 0%
Admin istrative 0 0 10,551 10,551 100%
Total Expenditures 22,195 46,705 176,178 235,267 75%