In September 2022, “Benton County Talks Trash” kicked off an 8-month public workgroup process, forming five subcommittees to seek common understandings of the history, land use, legal issues, and future of solid waste at the landfill, and to develop a long-term sustainable materials management and community education plan. The result was the Benton County Talks Trash Solid Waste Process Report – a report including findings and recommendations to support decision-making about the future of solid waste in Benton County. The League invited six community members who served on the Benton County Talks Trash Subcommittees to share their perspectives. What did they learn about the history of the landfill? What were their findings and recommendations? What lies ahead for dealing with waste in Benton County?
SPEAKERS
- Mark Yeager – History of Coffin Butte Landfill
- Paul Nietfeld – Landfill Size, Capacity, and Longevity
- Ed Pitera – Past Land Use Conditions
- John Deuel – Sustainable Materials Management Plan
- Mary Parmigiani – Community Education & Public Outreach
The goal of the League’s September 2023 program was to provide a basic overview of the Workgroup’s process, an opportunity to identify community concerns, and to outline Benton County’s future plans for waste management. Watch the recording of this event by clicking on the image above.