Free Drop-off

Cooking oil/grease can be taken to Brooks Grease located at 1320 River St. Benton, AR 72015 Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:00pm

At our electronic recycling events we will take the following items:

• TV's
• VCR/DVD players
• Computer Monitors
• Computer Towers
• Laptops
• Cell Phones
• Remote Controls
• Gaming Devices
• Radio/Stereo Player (Home or Auto)
• Any size or type of battery
• Ipads/Ipods/Kindles

Event Information

All events will begin at 8:00 am and end at 11:00 am. See events tagged with Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off on our calendar.

Items Accepted

• Paints (latex, oil, enamels, etc...)
• Pool Chemicals
• Pesticides
• Herbicides
• Used oil
• Kerosene
• Paint Thinners
• Batteries (NiCAD, Lithium, car/motorcycle/lawn mower)
• Household cleaners
• Light bulbs

Items NOT Accepted

• Compressed Gas Cylinders
• Radioactive materials
• Explosive, ammunition and shock-sensitive materials- contact the Benton Police Station: 501-776-5948
• Known PCB containing items
• Medical sharps, pathological or infection wastes- call Med Pro Waste Disposal 877-302-8057
• Pharmaceuticals/old medication: Benton Police Station:

COMMERCIAL BUSINESS DROP OFF IS NOT PERMITTED

Recycling Locations in Saline County

• Habitat for Humanity
• Landfill Recycling
• Recycling events
  
• eWaste / Electronic Drop-offs monthly event schedule
  

Items Accepted at the Landfill

• Newsprint (Includes magazine & phone books)
• White paper
• Steel cans
• Aluminum cans
• Cardboard
• Plastics 1 & 2 BOTTLES ONLY - must be rinsed out

Free Drop-off

Saline County residents can take recycling to the Landfill for FREE.

• All material must be separated

Throughout the year Recycle Saline hosts drop-off events around the county. 

Curbside Recycling

• Contact Republic Services 1-501-569-3700
• Contact Pure Waste 1-501-249-9095

Did you know that it is illegal to burn anything man made? Yes, this includes paper, newspaper, and old bills. Burning any solid waste/household trash in the state of Arkansas is illegal. If you see any illegal burning in Saline County call our anonymous tip line at 501-778-2222 and leave the address of the location.

Enforcement Statute for Burning

• Open Burning Violation A.C.A 8-4-310 (Reg 18.602)
  

Solid waste or any materials that are dumped in any area of the county is ILLEGAL. If you are caught dumping your materials, you will be responsible for clean-up and could receive a fine. If you see any illegal dumping report it to the Recycle Saline anonymous tip line at 501-778-2222.

Enforcement Statutes for Illegal Dumping

A.C.A 8-6-205

• Disposal Facility Violation A.C.A 8-6-205 (a)(2)
• Illegal Disposal Facility Violation A.C.A 8-6-205 (a)(3)
• Household Waste Violation A.C.A 8-6-205 (a) (4)
• Public Nuisance Violation A.C.A 8-6-205 (a) (5)

 A.C.A 8-6-406

•  Unlawful Litter Violation A.C.A 8-6-406

 A.C.A. 8-6-408

• Discarding Prohibited Items A.C.A. 8-6-408

2018 Landfill Coupons are no longer available for Purchase

The Last Day to use your Coupons for 2018 is Nov 30, 2018.

2019 Landfills Coupons will be available January 2, 2019

Required Items

• Current Trash Bill
• Drivers License/State ID with current Saline County Address
• $10 - CASH ONLY (you will receive 2 coupons, which is your maximum allowed for the year)

Limits

*Limit of 2 landfill coupons per year per Saline County Household

*The person picking up the coupons must be present when dropping off their load(s) at the landfill.

*Coupons are non-refundable and non-transferable: they cannot be used in subsequent years.

* Each coupon is good for 1 load; a load consists of a back end of a truck or a trailer full of items. If both are full when you go to the landfill, you will be required to turn in both coupons. Otherwise, if one area is full and not the other, just one coupon is required.

Process

• Pickup coupons at Recycle Saline, 114 W Sevier St, Benton, AR; between the hours of 8AM and 4PM, Monday through Friday. Don't forget to bring the 3 required items (see above).
• Present at Landfill upon entry at scalehouse/gate.
• Note: The person picking up coupons must be present when dropping off materials at the landfill.

Services

• Curbside Pick-up
• Landfill Drop-off
• Free Tire Recycling Drop-off
• Free Household Recycling Drop-off
• Free Residential Yard Debris Drop-off
• Special events for other waste

Hours of Operation

Monday -Friday 5:30 am - 3:30 pm

Saturday - 6:00 am - 11:30 am

Sunday - Closed

Forms of Payment

The Landfill accepts Landfill Coupon, Debit and Credit cards only.

Cash is no longer accepted.

Holidays

The Landfill is closed on the following holidays:

• New Year's Day
• Thanksgiving
• Christmas
• Memorial Day
• 4th of July
• Labor Day

Ownership /Oversight

The Saline County Landfill (also known as the Republic Services Landfill) located in Bauxite on West Sardis Road, is owned and operated by Republic Services. If you have questions about what items are accepted, contact the landfill at 501-569-3751.

Contact Information

REPUBLIC SERVICES
18511 West Sardis Rd.
Bauxite, AR 72011
Scalehouse: 501-569-3751

Donate

Paint that is still usable can be donated to Habitat for Humanity Re-Store ; address is: 124 S Market Street, Benton.

Dispose

Dispose of old, unusable paint at a Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Event.

Saline County residents can take up to four (4) passenger car tires per person to the Landfill for FREE each month.

• All tires must be off the rim
• The tire program is for Saline County residents only.
• Businesses whom have tires to dispose of will need to contact the District office at: (501) 776-2533.

For more information about tire recycling visit https://www.tiresbegone.com

There are a number of licensed waste haulers in Saline County for both businesses and residents.  View the haulers in your area.

A.C.A. 8-6-407 Refused Hauling by Uncovered Vehicles

Any materials that are being transported to the landfill must be tarped or tied down so that nothing falls out or flies out.

A.C.A. 8-6-721 Licensing Haulers of Solid Waste

Solid Waste Hauling businesses must be licensed by the Saline County Solid Waste District.

View Statutes

Beginning January 2, 2019 there will be a charge for all yard debris taken to the landfill. 

The rates will be $15 per ton for residential and $30 minimum per ton for commercial businesses.

Yard Debris is: clean brush, grass clippings, leaves, and/or limbs 4 inches or less in diameter. Yard debris drop off is free of charge for Saline County residents to take to the Landfill.

• Do NOT mix with trash.
• Yard Debris will need to be taken out of bags.
• Limbs cannot be larger than 4 inches in diameter.
• The yard debris program is not for businesses.