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Commissioners receive update on Sandpoint Landfill — cells filling faster than expected, tire shredder in use
Summary
Landfill staff reported the active cell nearing capacity sooner than forecast, described operations, convenience stations and a county‑purchased tire shredder now used to create cover material; the county is exploring 80 more acres from BLM to extend life.
County landfill staff briefed the Eddy County Commissioner's Court on operations at Sandpoint Landfill, including active cell capacity, daily operations, tire‑shredding and plans to secure additional acreage for long‑term capacity.
Fabian Gomez, Sandpoint Landfill manager, told the court the site is currently using Cell 5 for most incoming commercial trash and finishing Cell 6’s initial “fluff” layer required by the New Mexico Environment Department before compacted waste can be placed. He said Cell 5 is roughly two‑thirds to three‑quarters full and has been receiving waste faster than earlier life estimates.
Gomez reviewed operational details: the landfill is…
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