Deschutes County, Ore., Considers Private Landfill

SEATTLE (Waste 360): Deschutes County, Ore., is in the process of determining how to update its solid waste management plan as the county’s government-run landfill is expected to reach its full capacity over the next 10 years.

KTVZ News 21 reports that a recent survey found most residents favor a new, private landfill near Bend, Ore., to replace the current Knott Landfill, rather than shipping the region's trash to a regional facility hundreds of miles away. However, the process of siting a new landfill has become a major political challenge.

County commissioners plan to hold public meetings for more community input before a proposal is brought back to them for consideration.

Courtesy: https://www.waste360.com