What happened on Saturday, 15 April 2023
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Benton County Committee seeks EPA report on Coffin Butte disposal site
Benton County, Oregon
Committee members agree to obtain EPA report through Freedom of Information Act request.
Source: October 25, 2023 DSAC Meeting - Benton County, Oregon 05:59
Benton County committee addresses miscommunication over landfill decision-making protocols
Benton County, Oregon
Committee members discuss concerns over landfill decision errors and lack of county communication.
Source: October 25, 2023 DSAC Meeting - Benton County, Oregon 07:32
Valley Landfills mechanics strike over dangerous working conditions and safety violations
Benton County, Oregon
Union mechanics at Valley Landfills strike to demand safer working conditions and management accountability.
Source: October 25, 2023 DSAC Meeting - Benton County, Oregon 06:54
Benton County residents urge commissioners to address health and safety issues
Benton County, Oregon
Residents express frustration over Benton County's inaction on environmental and safety concerns.
Source: October 25, 2023 DSAC Meeting - Benton County, Oregon 01:13
CarbonMapper conducts flyovers to track methane emissions at Coffin Butte Landfill
Benton County, Oregon
CarbonMapper visualizes methane plume emissions from Coffin Butte Landfill using real-time data.
Source: October 25, 2023 DSAC Meeting - Benton County, Oregon 01:08
Disposal Site Advisory Committee debates board's agenda-setting authority in Benton County
Benton County, Oregon
Committee members challenge Benton County board's control over meeting agendas and public laws.
Source: October 25, 2023 DSAC Meeting - Benton County, Oregon 08:07
DSAC considers zoning changes for overburdened landfill operations
Benton County, Oregon
DSAC discusses potential recommendations for zoning changes addressing landfill capacity issues.
Source: October 25, 2023 DSAC Meeting - Benton County, Oregon 06:26
Committee requests public documents on landfill methane leaks and community concerns
Benton County, Oregon
The committee seeks records regarding methane leaks and community concerns from county staff.
Source: October 25, 2023 DSAC Meeting - Benton County, Oregon 05:40
Local 701 attorney submits environmental safety concerns to disposal site advisory committee
Benton County, Oregon
Attorney Jacob Stallings raises safety and environmental issues during committee meeting discussion.
Source: October 25, 2023 DSAC Meeting - Benton County, Oregon 02:14
Benton County commissioners face backlash for dissolving Solid Waste Advisory Council
Benton County, Oregon
Disposal Site Advisory Committee expresses dissatisfaction over commissioners' decision to dissolve SWAC.
Source: October 25, 2023 DSAC Meeting - Benton County, Oregon 12:57
Benton County officials urged to enhance landfill oversight and address environmental concerns
Benton County, Oregon
Community members call for Benton County to allocate funds for landfill oversight improvements.
Source: October 25, 2023 DSAC Meeting - Benton County, Oregon 06:32
Solid Waste Advisory Committee considers reassembling council amid safety concerns
Benton County, Oregon
Committee discusses reassembly of Solid Waste Advisory Council following staff safety issues.
Source: October 25, 2023 DSAC Meeting - Benton County, Oregon 04:45
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