From News 8 Austin, March 3, 2009...
After months of negotiations and various versions drafted, the Williamson County Commissioners Court unanimously approved a new landfill contract.
Waste Management, the company that operates the landfill, signed off on it last week.
Commissioners said the new contract gives the county more control and more money, plus it encourages more recycling.
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Showing posts with label Landfill. Show all posts
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Saturday, February 14, 2009
BFI Waste Flows Downhill
From Austin Chronicle, February 13, 2009...
It looked like the city of Austin would be powerless to stop the proposed expansion of the BFI landfill in Northeast Travis County. But council may have a new avenue of opposition – because of rainwater.
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It looked like the city of Austin would be powerless to stop the proposed expansion of the BFI landfill in Northeast Travis County. But council may have a new avenue of opposition – because of rainwater.
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Thursday, February 5, 2009
Commissioners continue forward with proposed landfill contract
From statesman, February 3, 2009...
Williamson County commissioners today agreed to pitch a proposed contract to Waste Management of Texas for consideration regarding the county’s landfill north of Hutto.
The proposed contract gives the county more money and control over its landfill, which is operated by Waste Management.
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Williamson County commissioners today agreed to pitch a proposed contract to Waste Management of Texas for consideration regarding the county’s landfill north of Hutto.
The proposed contract gives the county more money and control over its landfill, which is operated by Waste Management.
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Friday, January 23, 2009
Proposed landfill expansion sparks controversy
From News 8 Austin, January 21, 2009...
BFI Waste Systems went before the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Tuesday to find out once and for all whether it can expand its landfill in northeast Travis County.
The fight between neighbors and the landfill has gone on for well over five years.
BFI said it needs more space, and wants to expand the landfill by 75 feet. Neighbors said the landfill is already too big, and the expansion would make it taller than Mt. Bonnell.
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BFI Waste Systems went before the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Tuesday to find out once and for all whether it can expand its landfill in northeast Travis County.
The fight between neighbors and the landfill has gone on for well over five years.
BFI said it needs more space, and wants to expand the landfill by 75 feet. Neighbors said the landfill is already too big, and the expansion would make it taller than Mt. Bonnell.
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Travis County residents fight landfill expansion
From KEYE, January 20, 2009...
Imagine having 250 acres of garbage as your next door neighbor - and now the landfill company wants to expand. That's got some folks in Northeast Travis County upset - but the proposed expansion is now being considered by a judge.
The company that owns the landfill, BFI, says it's almost out of room at the site, and it's asking the state to let it put an additional 75 feet of trash on top of the hills that cover piles of garbage.
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Imagine having 250 acres of garbage as your next door neighbor - and now the landfill company wants to expand. That's got some folks in Northeast Travis County upset - but the proposed expansion is now being considered by a judge.
The company that owns the landfill, BFI, says it's almost out of room at the site, and it's asking the state to let it put an additional 75 feet of trash on top of the hills that cover piles of garbage.
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Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Killeen trash won't go to Williamson County landfill
From statesman.com, August 6, 2008...
Williamson County's landfill operator announced Tuesday that it has abandoned plans to bring up to 100,000 tons of trash annually from Killeen to the landfill.
Instead, Waste Management of Texas said the trash will go to the City of Temple landfill, which it operates for the city.
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Williamson County's landfill operator announced Tuesday that it has abandoned plans to bring up to 100,000 tons of trash annually from Killeen to the landfill.
Instead, Waste Management of Texas said the trash will go to the City of Temple landfill, which it operates for the city.
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Thursday, July 10, 2008
Hutto group now backs landfill sale
From statesman.com, July 10, 2008...
Williamson County commissioners say they're interested but are also looking to negotiate new contract with operator.
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Williamson County commissioners say they're interested but are also looking to negotiate new contract with operator.
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Friday, June 13, 2008
Recycling program aims to cut down on construction waste in Williamson Co. landfill
From Austin Bussiness Journal, June 13, 2008...
Waste Management plans to recycle asphalt shingles and construction and demolition materials at the Williamson County landfill.
The construction and demolition system would separate metal, wood, concrete, brick and sheetrock, enabling an estimated 25 to 30 percent of the waste to be recycled or re-used. The landfill takes in about 500 tons per day of construction and demolition debris.
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Waste Management plans to recycle asphalt shingles and construction and demolition materials at the Williamson County landfill.
The construction and demolition system would separate metal, wood, concrete, brick and sheetrock, enabling an estimated 25 to 30 percent of the waste to be recycled or re-used. The landfill takes in about 500 tons per day of construction and demolition debris.
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Monday, June 9, 2008
The Webberville Conundrum
From Austin Chronicle, June 6, 2008...
Austin's plans for an eastern landfill hit a little obstacle – the people who live there.
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Austin's plans for an eastern landfill hit a little obstacle – the people who live there.
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Friday, April 11, 2008
Williamson Co. & Waste Management Wrangle Over Waste Deal
From Austin Chronicle April 11, 2008...
Lawyers for Williamson County, Waste Management of Texas Inc., and citizens groups squared off in WilCo District Court Monday to present arguments in a lawsuit WilCo brought late last year against WMI over a contract dispute. The legal question centers on whether the contract is valid; WilCo says it isn't.
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Lawyers for Williamson County, Waste Management of Texas Inc., and citizens groups squared off in WilCo District Court Monday to present arguments in a lawsuit WilCo brought late last year against WMI over a contract dispute. The legal question centers on whether the contract is valid; WilCo says it isn't.
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Friday, February 29, 2008
Dueling Press Releases About Williamson County Landfill
From statesman.com February 28, 2008...
Who won the latest landfill battle? It depends on whom you ask.
State administrative law judges recommended two weeks ago that the county be permitted to grow its landfill. Since then, the judges' motion has become ammunition for both the county and groups that oppose the expansion.
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Who won the latest landfill battle? It depends on whom you ask.
State administrative law judges recommended two weeks ago that the county be permitted to grow its landfill. Since then, the judges' motion has become ammunition for both the county and groups that oppose the expansion.
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Friday, February 22, 2008
Williamson Landfill Expansion Passes First Hurdle
From statesman.com February 15, 2008...
Williamson County now has a preliminary go-ahead from judges to expand its landfill, a decision that disappointed opposition groups Thursday.
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Williamson County now has a preliminary go-ahead from judges to expand its landfill, a decision that disappointed opposition groups Thursday.
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