Oktibbeha County and Starkville Fund Landfill Closure and Remediation
What happened
Oktibbeha County and Starkville collaborated to provide $2.1 million for the permanent closure of a 15-acre landfill. The Starkville Board of Aldermen approved its portion of the funding, while the Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors approved the remainder earlier this month. The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality oversees the property, which was closed in 2018 after reaching capacity.
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Why it matters
The remediation of the landfill property is intended to make the land suitable for future development. This joint funding initiative addresses a long-standing infrastructure issue for both the county and the city.
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Who's involved
- Oktibbeha CountyCounty that approved half of the funding for the landfill closure.
- StarkvilleCity that approved half of the funding for the landfill closure.
- Mississippi Department of Environmental QualityState agency overseeing the property and the closure process.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
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The city could benefit from improved infrastructure and potential new commercial demand on the remediated land.
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The entities involved
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Oktibbeha County
county in Mississippi, United States
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Starkville
city in Mississippi, United States