Officials discussed legal limits on county standing, road and watershed impacts, and recommended waiting for a formal Iowa Utilities Commission filing before deciding whether to intervene; the board asked staff to draft a letter and coordinate with neighboring jurisdictions and advocacy groups.

At a Benton County DSAC meeting, presenters summarized Carbon Mapper and EPA greenhouse‑gas data indicating Coffin Butte Landfill emits roughly 1.8–2.0 billion cubic feet of landfill gas per year and urged ongoing monitoring and enforcement to reduce fugitive methane emissions.

Staff reported the Title V permit renewal was signed Sept. 1; presenters said that permit level corresponds to the higher measured emissions and noted DEQ enforcement and remedies could reduce fugitive methane if capture systems are improved.

Benton County officials assess potential taxpayer liabilities from Iowa attorney general's lawsuit over blades.

Disruptible presents wind turbine recycling plans with indoor shredding to minimize environmental impact.

Officials discuss arsenic and manganese exceedances in Willamette Valley water monitoring data.

Residents emphasize defensible space and collaboration to reduce fire risks in forested areas.

Republic Services discusses methane emissions monitoring procedures and EPA compliance during inspection.

Homeowners must now keep all rainwater collected on their property.

Members discuss options for voting on the Conditional Use Permit amid concerns about wetlands.

At a continuation of a public hearing, residents, scientists and local groups urged the Benton County Board of Commissioners to uphold a unanimous planning commission denial of Republic Services’ application to expand Coffin Butte Landfill. Speakers cited groundwater and leachate risks, PFAS and methane concerns, visible litter and nuisance odor, a

Commissioners explore evidence of landfill's effects on adjacent properties amidst expansion proposal.

Company is finalizing Title 5 permit after public hearings and EPA standard updates.

Community members testify against Coffin Butte landfill expansion citing health and safety concerns.

Faculty member highlights serious public health risks from landfill leachate contamination

Republic Services discusses landfill life span and proposed changes to gas emission management.

Republic Services outlines responsibility for ongoing leachate treatment at Coffin Butte landfill.

Republic Services discusses PFAS mitigation plans amid ongoing environmental concerns.

Council discusses public odor complaints linked to landfill operation relocation.

Panel discusses groundwater testing practices and the monitoring of leachate in Benton County.

Panel recommends delaying CUP to clarify EPA and DEQ actions on methane emissions.