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Fighting Creek landfill sees higher seasonal volume; county reports steady gas collection and potential second generator in 2027

Kootenai County Board of County Commissioners — Solid Waste Meeting · April 8, 2026
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Summary

Kootenai County reported a seasonal increase in municipal solid waste and a current landfill gas collection rate of about 1,550 SCFM; the county said KRE has expressed interest in adding a second generator, but any installation would likely occur in 2027.

Kootenai County officials told commissioners April 7 that Fighting Creek Landfill has experienced higher seasonal volumes and that landfill gas collection is operating within expected seasonal ranges.

"The landfill's been receiving an average recently of approximately 800 tons per day of municipal solid waste," Solid Waste Director John Phillips said, adding that…

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