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Permit approved for new recycling facility
New building makes recycling chemicals easier
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The County Commission Monday approved a household hazardous waste operating plan and permit for a new HHW building constructed at the Barton County Landfill. The structure is used for the landfill’s recycling program. - photo by COURTESY PHOTO
A new household hazardous waste operating building was constructed at the Barton County Landfill last summer to better serve the public through the recycling program. Recently, however, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment notified the county that this requires a new plan and permit, said Solid Waste Director Phil Hathcock.