FBStar Reports on Unpopular Landfill Expansion: "Stavinoha says he thinks the move is an effort in futility."

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...BFI is seeking permits from Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to expand the 599-acre facility to include 1,345 more acres to the north and west. The company also wants to increase the landfill’s height from 58 feet to 170 feet to enlarge its capacity to accommodate waste for 40 years. In previous sessions of commissioner’s court, the topic has surfaced. Should the permits be granted the landfill may be Fort Bend County’s first unofficial skyscraper. Stavinoha said representatives from BFI launched balloons to the height of 170 feet so they could get a realistic idea of how it would impact the area. He said it did not appear that level, while it sounds high, will have a serious impact on the area.

Residents oppose expansion

The state is reviewing the application and is considering comments made by residents in opposition of the project during a town hall meeting in July. A second public meeting will be held on Dec. 7 at 7-9 p.m. at Blue Ridge Elementary School, 6241 McHard Road. Last week a group of residents, led by Olivo, voiced objections to the expansion of the site, saying it would reduce property values and could impact the health of those living in the shadow of the landfill. Stavinoha said the residents at last week’s meeting failed to show up at the original meeting. Only a few people showed up to that meeting and their concern was the possible odor problem...


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Comment: Why would Stavinoha fight the landfill near his home in the Needville area and not try to stop this expansion?