The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality held a public hearing Thursday night on a proposal to build a garbage transfer station in North Austin. The project is facing growing opposition from public officials, neighbors and environmental groups. The Austin Community Landfill off U.S. Highway 290 is filling up fast. According to its owner, Waste Management, […]
Austin Community Landfill
This landfill, located near Highway 290 and Springdale Road is operated by the Waste Management global corporation. First opened in 1970, has long been the target of environmental activists who would like to see it shut down.
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County hopes to block new waste facility in Northeast Austin
County leaders are unanimous in their hope that the Austin Community Landfill closes as soon as possible. They are united in their opposition to the landfill operator, Waste Management, adding a transfer station to the existing facility. It’s not clear whether the county can decide whether WM can add the new facility if the company […]