East Arkansas Planning & Development District

10/26/2026

A big THANK YOU to Congressman Rick Crawford’s office for joining us on Thursday, October 15th, to provide an informative session on the FY 2028 House Appropriations Process!

We appreciate Congressman Crawford’s staff taking the time to walk attendees through the appropriations process, share important guidance, and help our Northeast Arkansas communities better understand how to navigate the process.

EAPDD was proud to host this event, and we thank everyone who joined us!

10/14/2026

Cross County! Don't forget! Friday is the day to dispose of your household hazardous waste!

♻️ Cross County, don't forget!
The East Arkansas Regional Solid Waste Management District is hosting its next Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Event in Wynne!
📍 The Technology Center – Wynne
1790 Falls Blvd., Wynne, AR 72396
📅 Friday, October 16
⏰ 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Accepted items include:
✔️ Latex & oil-based paint
✔️ Paint thinners
✔️ Fluorescent & mercury v***r bulbs
✔️ Capacitors
✔️ Batteries
✔️ Household cleaners
✔️ Pesticides
✔️ Used oil
✔️ Old fuel – gasoline, kerosene & diesel
✔️ Antifreeze
⚠️ Please note: This event is for residential disposal ONLY. No commercial disposal will be accepted.
🏠 Clean out the garage, shed, or storage closet and take advantage of this opportunity to dispose of household hazardous waste safely and responsibly! 🌎♻️
📞 Have questions about the event or what you can bring? Contact EARSWMD at 870-336-1206 for more information.

10/06/2026

♻️ Cross County, don't forget!
The East Arkansas Regional Solid Waste Management District is hosting its next Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Event in Wynne!
📍 The Technology Center – Wynne
1790 Falls Blvd., Wynne, AR 72396
📅 Friday, October 16
⏰ 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Accepted items include:
✔️ Latex & oil-based paint
✔️ Paint thinners
✔️ Fluorescent & mercury v***r bulbs
✔️ Capacitors
✔️ Batteries
✔️ Household cleaners
✔️ Pesticides
✔️ Used oil
✔️ Old fuel – gasoline, kerosene & diesel
✔️ Antifreeze
⚠️ Please note: This event is for residential disposal ONLY. No commercial disposal will be accepted.
🏠 Clean out the garage, shed, or storage closet and take advantage of this opportunity to dispose of household hazardous waste safely and responsibly! 🌎♻️
📞 Have questions about the event or what you can bring? Contact EARSWMD at 870-336-1206 for more information.

09/02/2026

♻️ It’s that time again! Got old paint, mystery chemicals, or that half-empty can of “what even is this?” sitting in the garage? Now’s your chance to safely get rid of it, so mark your calendars!

The East Arkansas Regional Solid Waste Management District is hosting its next Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Event in Wynne!

📍 The Technology Center – Wynne
1790 Falls Blvd., Wynne, AR 72396
📅 Friday, October 16
⏰ 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Accepted items include:
✔️ Latex & oil-based paint
✔️ Paint thinners
✔️ Fluorescent & mercury v***r bulbs
✔️ Capacitors
✔️ Batteries
✔️ Household cleaners
✔️ Pesticides
✔️ Used oil
✔️ Old fuel – gasoline, kerosene & diesel
✔️ Antifreeze

⚠️ Please note: This event is for residential disposal ONLY. No commercial disposal will be accepted.

🏠 Clean out the garage, shed, or storage closet and take advantage of this opportunity to dispose of household hazardous waste safely and responsibly! 🌎♻️

📞 Have questions about the event or what you can bring? Contact EARSWMD at 870-336-1206 for more information.

07/14/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our EAPDD communities! 🎉

We're excited to celebrate several communities across the East Arkansas Planning & Development District that have been awarded funding through the Arkansas Economic Development Commission's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Rural Services Block Grant (RSBG), and Rural Community Grant (RCG) programs as part of more than $12.5 million awarded statewide to support rural Arkansas.

👏 Congratulations to the following communities that secured more than $3.1 million in grant funding to support critical community development and infrastructure improvements:

* Imboden Fire Department – $12,376.45 Rural Community Grant Program
* Town of Powhatan – $90,000.00 Rural Services Block Grant
* Town of Lafe – $499,560.00 Community Development Block Grant
* Town of Sedgwick – $500,000.00 Community Development Block Grant
* City of Marked Tree – $499,000.00 Community Development Block Grant
* Town of Widener – $500,000.00 Community Development Block Grant
* City of Marianna – $500,000.00 Community Development Block Grant
* Town of Maynard – $499,706.00 Community Development Block Grant

At EAPDD, we're proud to have partnered with these communities by preparing their grant applications and look forward to working alongside each of them as we administer these projects. These investments will help strengthen infrastructure, improve public services, and enhance the quality of life for residents throughout our region.

Congratulations again to all of these communities on this well-deserved achievement! We can't wait to see these projects come to life. 🎉

05/08/2026

♻️ Got old paint, mystery chemicals, or that half-empty can of “what even is this?” sitting in the garage? Now’s your chance to safely get rid of it, so mark your calendars!

The East Arkansas Regional Solid Waste Management District is hosting a Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Event in Crittenden County!

📍 Crittenden County Courthouse – Marion
100 Court Street, Marion, AR 72364
📅 Friday, June 26
⏰ 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Accepted items include:
✔️ Paint (latex & oil-based)
✔️ Paint thinners
✔️ Batteries
✔️ Household cleaners
✔️ Pesticides
✔️ Used oil & old fuel
✔️ Antifreeze
✔️ Fluorescent & mercury v***r bulbs
…and more!

⚠️ Please note: This event is for residential disposal ONLY. No commercial disposal will be accepted.

04/30/2026

Congratulations, Lafe, Marianna, Marked Tree, Maynard, Widener, and Sedgwick! 🎉

Please join us in congratulating Lafe, Marianna, Marked Tree, Maynard, Widener, and Sedgwick for receiving a cumulative total of $2,998,266 for water system and wastewater system improvement projects through the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC)! These funds were made available through the Arkansas Economic Development Commission’s Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG).

We at EAPDD are proud to be a part of writing and administering these awards for Lafe, Marianna, Marked Tree, Maynard, Widener, and Sedgwick!

• Lafe - $499,560.00 Wastewater System Improvements
• Marianna - $500,000.00 Water System Improvements
• Marked Tree - $499,000.00 Wastewater System Improvements
• Maynard - $499,706.00 Wastewater System Improvements
• Widener - $500,000.00 Wastewater System Improvements
• Sedgwick - $500,000.00 Water System Improvements