The siting process consists of eliminating areas that cannot, or should not be used for the landfill or transfer station sites. This site elimination process is accomplished by applying exclusionary criteria. For example, the landfill and transfer station facilities would not be sited in mountainous terrain or within the 100 - year floodplains. Remaining areas within the study area will then be ranked from best to worst on various characteristics, such as how far garbage would have to be hauled. As part of the siting process, the Study Team is evaluating uses for the landfill after it's closed, such as recreational or other uses.
Public outreach is a major component of both siting studies.
The Study Team has opened a dialogue with other cities and counties in the area as part of the process.