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Older homes may have asbestos used on walls, flooring, or in other materials. If you want to demolish or renovate your older home, have a contractor assess your home first. The Arkansas Division of Environmental Quality has guidance on the safe handling of asbestos at https://www.adeq.state.ar.us/air/asbestos/guidance.aspx. More information can be found on the Arkansas Department of Health website https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/topics/asbestos. Learn about mesothelioma, lung cancer, and other cancers that can be caused by asbestos exposure at the following website https://www.asbestos.com/asbestos/.

Benton County Environmental Division 479-271-1083 will take calls relating to illegal dumping in the county. You can also report a violation here. An Enforcement Officer will visit the site and file a report on the incident. Every effort will be made to contact the suspected violator and enforce State Environmental Laws.

Yes. Call 479-271-1083 for details.

This service is available. Call 479-795-0751 or Click here for more information including locations and hours of operation.

No, not at this time.

There are many battery collection locations in Benton County. Click on this link read a copy of the “Proper Disposal of Batteries” brochure.

It may be possible for you to burn yard waste, but always check with the Office of Emergency Communications 1-866-207-5140 or 479-273-5530 before burning.

No, it is a violation of Arkansas State Law to burn trash.

There are many trash providers in Benton County. Click on this link and select Trash Providers box to find out more information.

This service is available. Call 479-795-0751 or Click here for more information including locations and hours of operation.

Yes, Habitat for Humanity’s Restore will take all types of building materials including flooring, lighting, doors, windows, cabinets, carpet and hardware. Call 479-273-3638 for more details and store hours.

This service is available. Call 479-795-0751 or Click here for more information including locations and hours of operation.

This service is available. Call 479-795-0751 or Click here for more information including locations and hours of operation.

1041 Arbor Acres Ave. Springdale, AR Call 479-306-7873 for hours and fees.

Yes, used motor oil can be taken to Advanced Auto Parts, AutoZone, O’Reilly’s, and Walmart Super Centers. Antifreeze is accepted at Kwik Kar in Rogers.

Unwanted prescriptions or over-the-counter medications can be brought to the Sheriff Office Drug Drop-off box located at 1300 SW 14th Street in Bentonville as well as specific police stations.

There are 6 recycling facilities in Benton County.

Click this link for a list of recycling scrap metal recyclers in & around Benton County.

Not at this time.

Yes, Rogers Recycling Center located at 2300 N Arkansas St, Rogers. Call 479-621-1185 for more information and hours of operation.

Click on this link to view tire collection locations. https://www.bentoncountyrecycles.org/tire-district

Composting is controlling the natural decay of organic matter by providing the right conditions for composting critters to convert yard trimmings into a product that can be returned to your landscape and garden.

Bentonville residents – Click here to learn more.

Rogers residents – Click here to learn more.

The landfill offers composting for a fee. Call 479-306-7873 for details.

Yes. Call 479-271-1083 for details.

  • Environmental Director

    Teresa Sidwell

    Contact

    Administration Building

    215 E. Central Ave.
    Bentonville, AR 72712

    8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
    Open through lunch

    Phone

    479-271-1083


    Open Burning: It is a violation of State Law to openly burn any item not specifically exempted. Notify the county BEFORE burning: 479-273-5530

  • Registration deadline for the 2024 General Election is OCTOBER 7th. For more information click here.

    Countywide Burn Ban in Effect Until Further Notice