Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
County reports landfill expansion plan; seeks lined cell and recycling grant funding
Summary
Solid‑waste staff described a planned eight‑acre, lined expansion cell at the Lake County landfill, estimated engineering and construction costs, and an EPA grant application to modernize recycling operations and reduce off‑site hauling.
Lake County’s landfill and recycling manager briefed commissioners on a planned expansion and recycling modernization at the county’s existing landfill site during the Jan. 24 work session.
The manager said the county’s current landfill site has been in use since 1962 and that existing permitted acreage could last for many decades if new cells are permitted as planned. For the next expansion, the county must construct a modern, lined cell and leachate collection system to meet current state standards. Staff estimated the expansion cost (engineering and construction) in the multi‑million dollar range and outlined a funding approach that would rely on landfill fees,…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
