Dive Brief:

• Environmental officials in Texas granted a draft permit to the Camelot landfill in Lewisville, TX.
• The permit confirms that the expansion application is complete, but isn’t considered an approval for the expansion of the site; the public now has 30 days to comment.
• The expansion project has been opposed by two towns, Lewisville and Carrollton.

Dive Insight:

The site is owned by the city of Farmers Branch, TX. An expansion looks to add 40 years to the life of the landfill, which, by current estimates, will reach capacity in 16 years. The city is considering increasing the landfill size by 38.5 acres, while extending its height over 200 feet.