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Committee weighs composting at Camelot landfill, contract limits with Republic and long‑term landfill costs

Farmers Branch Sustainability Committee · April 11, 2024
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Summary

Members discussed proposals to divert yard waste and pilot mulching/composting at Camelot landfill but cited floodplain constraints, vendor tipping‑fee economics and third‑party contracts (Republic) that limit immediate changes; speakers urged data analysis and contract review before policy action.

Committee members and staff discussed on April 10 the potential to divert brush and run a pilot composting or mulching operation at Camelot landfill, while noting constraints from floodplain status, vendor economics and existing contracts. A committee member summarized the financial pressure: “When we close down the landfill, it's gonna cost us $34,000,000,” a statement made during the discussion…

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