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White Oak landfill operator reports rising gas production, outlines Phase 6 construction
Summary
Republic Services told Haywood County commissioners its White Oak Landfill processed about 212,468 tons in 2024–25, reported $242,493 in royalties for the year and is advancing Phase 6 construction and landfill-gas expansion, projecting the site remains viable for roughly two decades under current rates.
Republic Services staff reported to the Haywood County Board of Commissioners on Oct. 6, 2025 that the White Oak Landfill handled roughly 212,468 combined tons in fiscal 2024–25 and is moving forward with Phase 6 construction and expanded landfill-gas infrastructure.
"Last year, we took a total a little bit over 88,000 tons of in county waste," said Soddard Picker, environmental manager for Republic's Western North Carolina unit, adding the facility accepted "a little bit over a 138,000 tons" of out-of-county waste and recovered about 13,500 tons of material. Picker reported total royalties to the…
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