a:1:{s:15:"field_news_body";a:1:{i:0;a:2:{s:5:"value";s:1869:"<span style="font-size: large;">In December, Granger submitted a request to amend the Clinton County Solid Waste Management Plan to authorize import/export reciprocity with Clare, Hillsdale, Lenawee and Mecosta Counties. This provides additional market area for our hauling division. It is not an expansion of the size of the landfill or increase to the annual volume cap.<br />
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Since this process was initiated, we received a number of questions from elected officials and community residents. We take the questions raised seriously. To adequately address questions and interact with our neighbors, we have requested to postpone the solid waste plan amendment process. One of the major issues of concern was the methane smell that can periodically be detected in the air to the east of the landfill and its impact on that area's residents and what can be done about it.<br />
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There have two times scheduled to meet with members of the greater community. If you are interested in learning more about this request or how a landfill operates, please attend one of these meetings. (Feel free to share this information with others.)<br />
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Wednesday, June 25, 2014<br />
6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.<br />
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Thursday, July 10, 2014<br />
6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.<br />
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Agenda<br />
&middot;&nbsp;Welcome and company overview<br />
&middot;&nbsp;Explanation of interest to add four counties to service territory<br />
&middot;&nbsp;Tour (It is recommended that you wear closed toe shoes for the tour.)<br />
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Location<br />
Granger<br />
16980 Wood Road Lansing MI 48906<br />
You can park in front of the main office building and enter at the door by the flag pole.<br />
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For additional information contact Tonia Olson at 517-371-9720.<br />
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