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Allen County Landfill Closed Wednesday Due to High Winds

Tuesday, October 28

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — The Allen County Landfill will be closed Wednesday due to forecast high winds,for which a wind advisory has been issued. Under a policy adopted earlier this year, the landfill will be closed when Allen County is under a wind advisory... Read More.

Allen County Commissioners Review City Road Projects, Landfill Upgrades and Grant Applications

Tuesday, September 23

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Humboldt City Administrator Cole Herder told Allen County Commissioners Tuesday they were pleased with the chip seal work county crews recently completed. This year's work involved four streets in the city, and they are able to hit all streets in... Read More.

La Harpe Considers Ending Fire Services, Allen County Reviews Landfill Updates, Appraiser Technology Purchase

Tuesday, September 9

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — The City of La Harpe may be looking at getting out of the fire protection business. That potential was brought up by Commissioner David Lee during Tuesday's Allen County Commission meeting, and Lee said while it might be a good... Read More.

Allen County Commission Hear Final Walkthrough on Landfill Expansion Project, Funding Request for Humboldt’s 67th Biblesta Approved

Tuesday, September 2

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Allen County Public Works Director Mitch Garner told County Commissioners Tuesday a final walk-through on the Landfill expansion project is scheduled to take place Thursday with a KDHE Representative. Most of the punch list items have been taken care of... Read More.

Allen County Commissioners Hear Report on Last Week’s Fire at the Landfill; 911 Director Recommends New Voice Recording System for Dispatch

Tuesday, July 29

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Allen County Public Works Director Mitch Garner gave a report to County Commissioners Tuesday morning on last week's fire at the landfill. Approximately 950 square yards burned in the fire, which was put out in about two hours by crews... Read More.

Early Morning Fire in the Landfill

Tuesday, May 13

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — At 02:38 AM Hutchinson Fire crews were dispatched to the area of the landfill for a possible outside fire. First arriving fire crews confirmed a working fire in the ‘Pit” and began coordinating extinguishment with landfill personnel. The initial involved area... Read More.

Allen County Commissioners Discuss New Landfill Policy, Approve Pocket Flower Planting Event June 11th

Tuesday, April 15

Allen County Commission Meeting 4/15 HighlightsALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Allen County Commissioners Tuesday again discussed a new policy under which the landfill will be closed in the event of high winds, such as during high wind. Those winds blow a lot of stuff out... Read More.

Allen County Plans for New Landfill Cell and Addresses Future Developments

Wednesday, January 15

By Lucky Kidd ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — If everything goes as planned, trash could be going into the new cell at the Allen County Landfill by the first of March.Public Works Director Mitch Garner told Allen County Commissioners Tuesday Schwab-Eaton representatives are scheduled to be... Read More.

McPherson Landfill Fire Saturday

Monday, October 16

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Firefighters from five departments battled a fire at the McPherson County Landfill Saturday, Oct. 14. Water shuttles were utilized from McPherson to the scene for the large fire that produced a lot of smoke and limited visibility along... Read More.

Starting June 1, Residential Customers Will Not Pay Construction Demolition Tipping Fee at Reno County Landfill

Tuesday, May 30

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Beginning June 1, 2023, the construction demolition tipping fee for residential users will not be charged at the Reno County Landfill. The fee will be applied to commercial users only within Reno County.Reno County Commissioners voted on the change by approving... Read More.

High Fire Danger on Tuesday, Reno County Landfill Not be Accepting Any Burnt Materials

Tuesday, April 4

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – With a Fire Weather Watch in place for Tuesday, the Reno County Landfill will not be accepting any burnt loads, burn barrels or any burnt materials. The facility’s high wind possible could also mean an early closure.The National Weather Service in... Read More.