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Rocky Top landfill west of Yakima is running out of room and asking for permission to expand. This is being met with hesitation and frustration with neighbors of the facility.
September 14, 2022
A landfill near Yakima, Washington is proposing an expansion to continue operating. The idea is not being received well by neighbors. Worrying about potential environmental impacts, their concerns have been taken note of by regulatory authorities. Shawn Magee, director of environmental health at the Yakima Health District, states more research needs to be done into the potential impacts before the expansion is approved.
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