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The county's planning commission initially denied the expansion due to concerns about its impact on the area.

Opponents have raised issues including increased traffic, odors, methane leaks, and worker safety violations.

Benton County Commissioners will hear the appeal on Oct. 22 and are expected to make a final decision on Nov. 17.

Benton County Commissioners will hear an appeal of the decision to deny expansion of Coffin Butte Landfill on Oct. 22.

In July 2024, Phoenix-based Republic Services requested a conditional use permit from the county to expand the 178-acre landfill.

On July 22, 2025, the planning commission voted unanimously to deny the application , saying Republic Services had failed to prove the expansion would not seriously interfere with adjacent

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