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Reno County landfill reports contained fire, reuse gains and plans for new cell
Summary
Reno County solid waste staff reported a small landfill fire that crews extinguished before morning, outlined reuse and recycling gains in 2024 and said county crews are preparing excavation for a new landfill cell (Cell 9).
Megan, a Reno County solid waste staff member, told the Reno County Commission that a small landfill fire overnight was extinguished before 7 a.m. and normal operations resumed the same morning.
The update summarized the landfill’s recycling and reuse programs in 2024, noted ongoing construction to prepare for a new landfill cell (Cell 9) and listed household hazardous‑waste and battery recycling that county staff say reduce fire risk and disposal costs. "We were there at 3AM… the fire was out way before 7AM, and we were taking trash at 8AM," Megan said.
The nut graf: The solid waste presentation covered safety and operational incidents, program metrics for reuse and recycling, and near‑term capital work at the Reno County Landfill. Commissioners heard both the immediate outcome of the fire and larger…
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