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Residents urge commission to restore county trash-dump; commissioners express interest
Summary
Two community members asked the commission to explore bringing a waste dump back to Roosevelt County to shorten hauls for rural residents and retain revenue; an environmental remediation expert proposed aquifer recharge and low-water agricultural techniques as alternatives or complements.
During public comment on May 6, 2025, community member Alan Carter urged the Roosevelt County Commission to consider re-establishing a local trash dump, saying a county site would reduce wear on municipal equipment, shorten haul distances for rural residents and keep revenue in the county. Carter also said modern testing and containment technology could manage contamination risk and suggested incineration as another option.
Dewight Bell, describing professional experience in petroleum and environmental remediation, told the commission there are opportunities to recharge the aquifer and to employ water-conserving practices such as permaculture, hydroponics and aquaponics. Commissioner Malin Parker thanked Bell and said he would be called upon as a resource; Commissioner Fabian Munoz and Parker both voiced support for exploring a county facility and for partnership with municipalities.
The commission did not adopt a formal plan or direct immediate funding but agreed to explore the concept further and instructed staff to follow up on proposals and potential partnerships.
