WC Landfill Cmte

Local farmers and residents are urging county officials to address persistent litter problems along routes used by trucks traveling to and from Prairie View landfill. The issue emerged during public comments at Wednesday’s landfill committee meeting, with committee member Dan Butler speaking on behalf of the agricultural community. “I’m just speaking for members of the…

Landfill Minutes Approved: The landfill committee unanimously approved minutes from its February 11, 2025 meeting. All committee members were present, including Hickey, Brooks, Bulock, Logan, Newquest, Pretzel, and Dean Schlotman. Storm Water Management to be Reviewed for Expansion: The existing storm water management system at Prairie View Landfill will require modeling to ensure it can…

Geological characteristics that were formed thousands of years ago make Prairie View an ideal location for landfill operations, according to the geologist leading expansion plans for the facility. During Wednesday’s landfill committee meeting, Marty Fallon of Geologic Associates provided committee members with a detailed explanation of the site’s geological advantages, highlighting how glacial history created…

Prairie View landfill could extend its lifespan by up to 35 additional years under expansion plans presented to the county’s landfill committee on Wednesday. Consultant Marty Fallon outlined two potential expansion strategies that would either build vertically on the existing footprint or combine vertical growth with a horizontal expansion to the northeast. “We’ve generated dozens…