Trash & Recycling in Benton County, AR (2026)

2 rules for unincorporated Benton County, Arkansas.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Benton County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Illegal Dumping

Benton County bans dumping litter, junk vehicles, tires, and old appliances on public or private property, with fines up to $500 per violation.

Illegal Dumping Penalties, Benton County

Some Restrictions

Benton County, AR Code of Ordinances § 30-28(a)

It shall be unlawful for any person to place or cause to be placed any junk motor vehicle, old vehicle tire or inoperative or abandoned household appliance or part thereof upon the right-of-way of any public highway, upon any other public property or upon any private property which he does not own, lease, rent or otherwise control...

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Collection Schedule

Benton County sets no residential collection schedule or mandatory trash service; unincorporated residents arrange private hauling themselves, and any company collecting waste must hold a current license from the Four-County Regional Solid Waste Management District.

Benton County: No Mandatory Trash Service

Few Restrictions

Sec. 62-1

All persons, firms or corporations engaged in the business of collecting and transporting solid waste within the boundaries of the county must obtain and maintain a current licensed granted by the Four-County Regional Solid Waste Management District. (b)<w:t xml:space="preserve">All persons, firms or corporations collecting trash within the county that do not have a current and up-to-date lice...

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