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LaPorte County solid waste board allows temporary drop-off of large stumps, discusses longer-term disposal
Summary
The board temporarily approved allowing county and city crews to drop larger logs and stumps at the district site while staff seeks a permanent solution and discussed grinding, stockpiling and site operations during cleanup.
Board members spent a substantial portion of the meeting discussing how the district should handle large stumps and logs, especially material larger than 32 inches in diameter.
Multiple speakers raised concerns about space, fire risk and operational limits. Board members said county highway crews recently delivered oversized material and that current district rules exclude very large stumps. Options discussed included grinding stumps on-site, temporarily stockpiling them, or working with local sawmills if logs are fresh and of acceptable length.
After deliberation, the board made and approved a motion to temporarily permit county and city crews to drop larger logs and stumps at the district site while staff identifies a long-term location and confirms any restrictions with juvenile services and FMEC. Staff said they would run proposed changes by FMEC/FM A C (an advisory/farm-rental committee referenced in the transcript) and juvenile services to verify restrictions and logistics.
The board also discussed operational measures during the cleanup — keeping the site open with a different entrance, adding signage and cones to manage traffic, and coordinating with veterans and other regular users to minimize disruption.
The temporary allowance is intended as a stopgap while staff locates and vets a permanent disposal solution.
