Proposed Renewal Permit for the Grasslands Industrial Landfill

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Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality

Proposed Renewal Permit for the Grasslands Industrial Landfill

            In accordance with the provisions of the Wyoming Environmental Quality Act and Chapter 1 of the Solid Waste Rules, the Republic Services has submitted a renewal permit application for the Grasslands Industrial Landfill.

            This facility provides for the disposal of Industrial Solid Waste: RCRA Exempt E&P Waste which have been generated within Wyoming. The 131-acre facility is located approximately 2 miles north of Bill, WY on Highway 59. More specifically, this facility is located in Section 21, T39N, R70W, in Converse County, Wyoming. The total volumetric capacity of this facility is estimated to be 10,176,000 cubic yards. The life of the facility is estimated to be 18 years.

            The Department of Environmental Quality, Solid and Hazardous Waste Division (DEQ) has issued a proposed permit for this facility. Copies of the application and the proposed permit can be viewed at DEQ’s Cheyenne office.

            Any interested person has the right to file written comments, including objections on the proposed permit. The period for providing comments on the proposed permit shall begin on
August 9, 2023 and end on September 15, 2023. Any written comments must be received by 5:00 PM on the last day of the notice period. Comments must be submitted in writing to the Department of Environmental Quality, Todd Parfitt, Director, 200 West 17th Street, Cheyenne, WY  82002 or submitted using the DEQ comment portal provided at:

            https://shw.wyomingdeq.commentinput.com/   

            In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, special assistance or alternative formats will be made available upon request for individuals with disabilities.

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