Coffin Butte Landfill can expand, the Benton County Board of Commissioners decided in a 2-1 vote on Nov. 4.
Coffin Butte Landfill expansion appeal heads to Benton County Commissioners
The heated debate over the Coffin Butte landfill expansion is making moves as Benton County Commissioners prepare to hear an appeal on Oct. 22. This decision will be crucial for both Republic Services and local residents.
Public gets first look at AI, robotics that could someday process much of Lane County’s organic, recycled waste
The company that hopes to someday process Lane County’s organic waste and recyclables opened their doors for a tour recently.
Proposed rule aims to protect public health; Eugene chamber worried about economic impact
Eugene business leaders are pushing back against a proposed land-use policy aimed at better managing pollution and protecting public health.
‘Being Part of the Solution’
The eight-day Eugene Environmental Film Festival is Oct. 12 to 19.
Salem's sewer system could see double amount of leachate taken from Coffin Butte landfill
The city of Salem may soon double the amount of leachate it takes from Coffin Butte Landfill, to about 40 million gallons per year.
Above and Beyond
Local environmental nonprofit Beyond Toxics names new executive director in its first leadership change in 20 years.
Coffin Butte Landfill exempts most of surface from methane monitoring
Coffin Butte Landfill last year exempted as much as 93% of its operating surface from required monitoring for methane leaks.
Coffin Butte landfill owner appeals denial of expansion plan
The owner of the Coffin Butte landfill in Benton County has filed an appeal as part of its ongoing effort to expand the site.
An Oregon law tries to tackle garbage gases
At Coffin Butte, two EPA inspections and several aerial surveys conducted by the nonprofit Carbon Mapper have consistently found dozens of large leaks.
