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Commissioners approve ordinance amendment to allow landfill expansion near Guadalupe–Comal line
Summary
The court approved an amendment to the county ordinance regulating landfill locations and solid‑waste disposal (Texas Health & Safety Code chs. 363, 364) to include a proposed expansion area for an existing landfill on Kullenberg Road; commissioners said Waste Management engaged landowners and committed to intersection upgrades.
Guadalupe County Commissioners voted Dec. 16 to amend the county ordinance governing landfill locations and solid waste disposal to include an expanded area at an existing landfill site on Kullenberg Road along the Guadalupe–Comal County line.
Commissioner Waitzman moved to approve the amendment, and the court carried the motion with no recorded opposition. The hearing on the proposed update had opened earlier in the meeting; no members of the public spoke during the public hearing portion.
During discussion, commissioners and staff said Waste Management has been engaged with landowners and county officials and has contributed funds for intersection improvements near the site. Staff indicated the proposed expansion is on property owned by the company and that the amendment reflects long‑range planning given growth in nearby development.
The court framed the action as a required procedural step under state law. The agenda referenced chapters 363 and 364 of the Texas Health & Safety Code as the statutory basis for the county’s regulatory authority over landfill siting and solid waste disposal; staff said the amendment designates the expanded acreage for the existing landfill.
No specific environmental analysis or operational conditions were discussed on the record other than statements that the company had been transparent in outreach. Commissioners did not attach additional conditions at the time of approval.
Next steps: The ordinance amendment is approved by the court; any further permits, environmental reviews or interjurisdictional approvals required by state law would be handled by staff and permitting authorities.
