Benton County Solid Waste District

07/03/2026

All District locations will be closed today, July 3 and tomorrow, July 4 for Independence Day. We will resume normal hours of operation on Tuesday, July 7 at 8:00am. Have a great holiday!

06/30/2026

IMPORTANT TIRE PROGRAM UPDATES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026

Due to changes in Arkansas's waste tire program under HB1066, tire disposal fees will increase beginning tomorrow, July 1.

New fees:
Small tires: $5 each (previously $3)
Large tires: $10 each (previously $5)

Benton County residents may still dispose of up to 4 tires per month at no charge. Tires with rims attached will still have an additional $5.00 rim fee.

Tire dealers and transporters with a WST number will also be subject to a new $2.00 per tire dealer fee at the time of drop-off.

Thank you for your understanding as we implement these state-mandated changes.

06/12/2026

If you have old electronics you need to get rid of, don’t forget about our Electronics Recycling Drive! Visit the City of Decatur Arkansas, on Saturday, June 20, from 9AM-3PM. You do not need to be a Decatur resident. All residents of Benton County are eligible.

Benton County Solid Waste District

06/12/2026

JOB OPENING - ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
The Benton County Solid Waste District is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Assistant Director.

The job posting will be open June 12th until June 26th. Interested candidates are encouraged to review the full job description and submit their resume. A link to the job post pdf and job description is available on our website bentoncountyrecycles.org.

Applicants must EMAIL their resumes to [email protected].

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05/27/2026

Benton County Solid Waste Management District Board Appoints Lydia Wilkerson as Director

Yesterday, members of the Benton County Solid Waste Management District Board voted unanimously to appoint Lydia Wilkerson as the next Director of the Benton County Solid Waste Management District, effective immediately. Wilkerson assumes leadership of the District following her service as Interim Director, having progressed through several key leadership positions within the organization, including Operations Manager and Assistant Director.

Wilkerson brings valuable experience and institutional knowledge to the role. Throughout her tenure with the District, she has served in several leadership capacities and has been involved in overseeing operations, managing District programs and staff, and supporting the continued delivery of services to Benton County communities. Her familiarity with District operations and commitment to public service will provide continuity as she assumes this leadership role.

“The Board’s unanimous decision reflects its confidence in Ms. Wilkerson’s ability to provide leadership and continue advancing the District’s mission of delivering efficient, responsible, and sustainable solid waste management services to the residents and communities of Benton County,” said Mayor Jeff Van Sickler of Little Flock, Chairman of the Benton County Solid Waste Management District Board. “Lydia has consistently demonstrated leadership, professionalism, and a strong commitment to the mission of the District. She possesses a thorough understanding of our organization and the work we do, and we are confident in her ability to lead the District as we continue serving the citizens and communities of Benton County.”

05/27/2026

TIRE COLLECTION SERVICES RESUMED
The District is pleased to announce that we are once again accepting tire collections from tire dealers and large-quantity generators. We are no longer limiting tire drop-off quantities.

We appreciate your cooperation and patience during the temporary suspension of these services.

Thank you!

05/20/2026

Join City of Decatur Arkansas and Benton County Solid Waste District for an Electronic Recycling event sponsored by Benton County Environmental and Mobile Dumps NWA.

📍Decatur City Hall
310 Maple Ave
🗓️Saturday, June 20
⏰9AM - 3PM

05/20/2026

Due to recent changes in Arkansas' tire disposal program, customer drop-offs will temporarily be limited to the four free tires each Benton County resident is allowed per month.

While we anticipate and hope for a solution to be found in the next 1–2 weeks, we do not currently have any concrete information regarding the long-term outlook for the tire program.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we find the best path forward in navigating these recent changes.

05/05/2026

JOB OPENING - DISTRICT DIRECTOR
The Benton County Solid Waste District is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Director. This leadership role will oversee district operations and help guide our ongoing efforts to serve the community effectively.

The job posting will be open April 30th until May 15th. Interested candidates are encouraged to review the full job description and submit their resume and application using the link provided below. Applicants may EMAIL their resumes to [email protected].

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