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Landfill managers report steady tonnage, compacting gains and multi‑million plans for next cell
Summary
Solid Waste reported roughly 760–795K annual tons, a landfill life projection into the 2080s, and equipment and cell construction requests including a $2M compactor and a $14M next cell.
Cowlitz County solid waste staff reported consistent annual tonnage, plans for large capital work and equipment purchases at Wednesday’s Public Works meeting.
The landfill saw roughly 792,000 tons in 2023, 758,000 in 2024 and staff estimated about 765,000 tons for the current year, officials said. "We would kinda like to leave some headroom" under the permitted maximum of about one million tons, staff said, noting the permitted ceiling helps preserve longevity and flexibility.
Why it matters: County officials said consistent tonnage and the outcome of a few large projects — for example a 30–35,000‑ton Port of Longview rail expansion job — materially affect sales and capacity planning and can add roughly $1 million in revenue in a…
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