Arkansas Administrative Code Agency 227 - Pulaski County Regional Solid Waste Management District
Here’s a comprehensive overview of Arkansas Administrative Code, Agency 227 – Pulaski County Regional Solid Waste Management District:
📘 Agency Overview & Authority
Established in April 1992 under Act 752 of 1991 and Pollution Control & Ecology Commission Minute Order 92‑25. It’s one of 18 regional solid waste districts in the state (law.cornell.edu).
The District covers all of Pulaski County, including the municipalities of Little Rock, North Little Rock, Jacksonville, Maumelle, Sherwood, Wrightsville; plus ex-officio roles for Alexander and Cammack Village (law.cornell.edu).
Governance & Organization (Rule 227.00.13‑001)
1. Board Composition
Members: Pulaski County Judge (Chair) and Mayors of six major cities; additional mayors join as cities grow past 2,000 residents (law.cornell.edu).
Meetings: Quarterly regular meetings; special meetings require 3-day notice or waiver (law.cornell.edu).
2. Powers & Duties
Develop & update regional waste assessments; issue Certificates of Need for new waste facilities; advise EQC/DEQ on permits (law.cornell.edu).
Establish rules, contracts, recycling programs, licenses for haulers, set fees, sue/be sued, manage finances, etc. (law.cornell.edu).
Revenue & Fees (Rule 227.00.13‑001 & Rule 227.00.20‑001)
Revenue sources:
Tipping Fees: $0.30/ton for in-district disposal.
Transfer Fees: $2.00/ton for waste moved across district boundaries (law.cornell.edu).
Hauler permits, waste tire program fees, grant funding, and interest.
Funds are housed in the regional Solid Waste Management & Recycling Fund, supporting all district activities (law.cornell.edu).
Non-compliance with fee/payment rules can be prosecuted as misdemeanors—up to 30 days jail or $1,000 fine (law.cornell.edu).
Hauler Licensing (Regulation 4)
Licensing requirement: Anyone hauling waste within or through the district needs a license .
Fees (annual):
Up to 2 vehicles: $50 each (< 5 cu yd) or $100 each (≥ 5 cu yd).
Additional vehicles: $25 (< 5 cu yd) or $50 (≥ 5 cu yd), capped at $1,000.
Temporary licenses are half-price for low-frequency haulers (<6 trips/year) (law.cornell.edu).
Late registration (past March 1) results in landfill use prohibition until compliance .
Certificates of Need (Regulation 5)
Anyone applying for a landfill or transfer station within the District must obtain a Certificate of Need from the District's Board before seeking state permits (law.cornell.edu).
The process includes technical review, public notice, hearings, and assessment against regional waste plans .
District Programs & Services
As described, the District coordinates region-wide initiatives (via its Board and Technical Committee) but doesn’t operate its own landfill or collection fleet. It supports and fosters programs across member governments:
Recycling & Waste Reduction: Key focus, evidenced by its 2008 renaming .
Waste Tires: Management via inter-district contract (Davis Rubber), processing into TDF, crumb rubber, playground chips, steel recycling (adeq.state.ar.us).
E-waste: Supports municipal collection hubs; transports collected electronics to facilities (e.g., Texarkana) (adeq.state.ar.us).
Household Hazardous Waste & Batteries: Mainly advisory/referral support (e.g., annual collection days in Cabot etc.) .
Other wastes (oil, medical, construction/demolition, etc.): Provides technical assistance; primary responsibility lies with local governments (adeq.state.ar.us).
Contact & Administration
Executive Office: Located at 300 Spring Street, Suite 200, Little Rock, AR 72201.
Executive Director: Craig Douglass, reachable at (501) 340‑8787 (law.cornell.edu).
District fiscal year runs from July 1 to June 30 .
🔍 Summary
Legal foundation: Act 752 (1991) + Garland rules under Section 227.
Structure: County-wide district with elected official Board, governed by quarterly governance, legally empowered for regional planning, fees, licensing, and compliance.
Core duties: Assess waste needs; regulate facility development; collect regional fees and licensing; facilitate recycling, tire and e-waste programs; coordinate with local jurisdictions.
Enforcement tools: Misdemeanor fines/jail for noncompliance; landfill access restrictions.
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