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County says Arcadis report led to Bushnell landfill permit renewal; residents urged monitoring of odors

Sumter County Board of County Commissioners · December 9, 2025
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After public complaints about odors, county staff said the Arcadis report showed remediation steps by the operator and the City of Bushnell renewed the landfill's operating permit for five years; staff said monitoring and compliance will continue.

Residents raised odor and environmental concerns about the private-sector Heart of Florida landfill located in Bushnell. Jeremy Scott and others asked about the Arcadis environmental report and whether the city's renewal of a five-year operating permit preceded the final report.

County Administrator Mr. Arnold said the city had draft documentation and a final draft before renewing the…

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