Dirt could be moving for the new landfill cell by early next month. ...more

March 25, 2009

Goal is to take advantage of dry season. ...more

March 24, 2009

Recently, there has been a great deal of news coverage that has prompted concern about increased rates for garbage disposal in Hernando County due to alleged "delays" in permitting the Hernando County's landfill expansion. ...more

March 21, 2009

The prospect for getting the permit soon to build a new section at the county landfill is brighter, but still far from certain, Utilities Director Joe Stapf told the county commission Tuesday. ...more

March 11, 2009

The sound of tinkling glass is ringing in the air again at county recycling stations and transfer centers. ...more

October 10, 2008

Methane gas from the county's northwest landfill will soon be converted to electricity ...more

September 4, 2008

The County Commission received a lot of calls last week from people expressing opposition to expanding the Pasco County Resource Recovery Facility. What spurred the calls – a flyer that appeared in many Pasco mailboxes last week. The mass mailing warned of possible pollution from an expanded resource recovery facility, which burns garbage to produce electricity. The flyer conveniently listed the number of the County Commission office. ...more

February 12, 2008

The Not-In-My-Backyard label carries a negative connotation, mainly that people who live in an area are selfishly opposed to any more development. It's a convenient label to apply, too, when anyone speaks out. ...more

October 14, 2007