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Washington County begins using new landfill cell; operators must place 4-foot 'fluff' layer first
Summary
Officials told the board that the county began placing trash in a newly approved landfill cell last week. Staff said operators must place a 4-foot fluff layer to protect the liner and separate incoming loads until the cell is built up.
Speaker 3 told the board the county received approval to place trash in a newly opened landfill cell and that operations began the previous Thursday. "We received that approval letter last week, so we are placing trash in the new cell as of Thursday last week," Speaker 3 said.
Speaker 3 outlined required operational steps for the new cell, stating, "We have to put the 4 feet of fluff layer down first," explaining the fluff layer protects the liner. He said operators and drivers must separate incoming loads as they arrive so material is placed in the correct location and that the north end of the cell will be built up and leveled before full operations continue.
Speaker 3 also noted a contractor retainage tied to unfinished seating and block-building work on the cell, and said the contractor is expected to return in the spring to complete the job. The board recorded these operational updates alongside budget encumbrance and transfer approvals.
The meeting record includes a congratulatory evaluation letter from Astra Insurance noting no recommendations on the county's workers' compensation program; Speaker 3 presented that letter as part of routine reporting.
