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Layton council opens public discussion on Wasatch Integrated membership amid resident concerns about landfill changes
Summary
Layton City leaders defended a recent letter signaling intent to pursue options with the county over Wasatch Integrated and held a wide public discussion on recycling, landfill life and possible withdrawal; no action to leave the district was taken and the council said the letter began a long, public process.
Layton City Council members and the mayor spent much of their April 10 meeting addressing resident questions after the city notified the county and the Wasatch Integrated Waste District of its intent to explore options for leaving the district.
Mayor Joy Petro and multiple council members told residents the letter the county received was an initial, legally required step and not a final decision. "We are not out of the district in July unless they let us out," Councilmember Matthew Bloxham said, calling the letter "the first in a long line of steps" and urging residents to stay engaged.
Why it matters: Layton is the largest waste generator in the district and council members said the city’s single vote on…
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