AXTELL, Texas (KXXV) — A new landfill opened this week on the outskirts of Axtell, marking the end of a years-long battle between city officials and residents who opposed the facility.

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The City of Waco says the landfill is necessary to meet the community's future waste management needs as the existing facility on Hannahill Road approaches capacity.

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"We may be small, but we count," said Rita Jones, a 46-year Axtell resident who has been advocating against the new landfill for years.

Jones expressed concerns about the impact on longtime residents and property values in the area.

"They're good caring people and I don't think they deserve to have their homes devalued, most especi

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