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Landfill commission asks supervisors if cities may deliver extra removed ash trees; supervisors favor municipal control over private access
Summary
County and landfill officials discussed expanding the tree burn pile at the Humboldt landfill to accept more municipal tree removals; supervisors signaled support for city or contractor deliveries but expressed concern about opening the pile to general public drop‑off because of potential contamination and monitoring challenges.
County and landfill commission representatives discussed whether to allow more tree material — principally from ash‑tree removals — to be brought to the Humboldt landfill burn site. The commission asked supervisors if the county would support expanding the pile to accept more trees from municipalities and contractors.
Supervisors said they are open to allowing cities and city‑hired contractors to use the burn area but expressed concerns about opening the site to general private residents because of the risk that people will dump household trash, tires or appliances. Participants noted the site currently operates under a 28E agreement among municipalities and that the landfill commission will retain operational control of pile management and burning schedules.
County representatives recommended keeping the gate locked to restrict access and having city officials coordinate deliveries and burning. Supervisors also discussed the logistics of burning (wind conditions, embers, pile size) and suggested the commission require contractors or cities to clean the resulting ash and debris and haul non‑burnable waste to the landfill as part of any expanded arrangement.
The board indicated support for allowing municipalities and their contractors to use the burn site but not for unrestricted private citizen drop‑offs; supervisors said the landfill commission can draft operational plans and conditions for approval.
