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Austin postpones landfill changes

Austin American-Statesman: The Austin City Council has effectively scuttled a contract to turn over operations of the city’s landfill to a private company.

A Pledge to Revise Landfill Expansion Rules

Austin American-Statesman: Texas environmental commissioners pledged Wednesday to revise state rules that make it possible for landfill operators to seek approval for significant expansions with little public input.

Commission to Hold Hearing on Landfill

Weatherford Democrat: Parker County residents opposed to a landfill expansion will now be able to have their side heard before the state’s environmental quality agency.

Groups hope to overturn permit to expand landfill

Weatherford Democrat: Today could be pivotal for whether the state of Texas allows IESI to expand its landfill operation southwest of Weatherford.