Environmental Services
Sustainable Communities
The Environmental Services hub connects residents to the county’s various environmental programs and resources, including waste management, fire and flood prevention, water quality regulations and initiatives and more. The county is dedicated to protecting natural resources through sustainable practices, ensuring a healthy environment for current and future generations.
Coffin Butte Landfill Update: On July 19, 2024, Valley Landfills, Inc. submitted a draft application for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to expand the Coffin Butte Landfill located in Benton County. On August 16, 2024, Benton County notified the applicant that the original submission was incomplete, requiring additional information in order to continue review of the application. Read the issued news statement notifying the public of this application update.
View a timeline about the Coffin Butte Landfill site and it’s history, along with a current update on the new application.
Click to learn more about the application process below
Once the application is deemed complete, the County’s review process will begin and must be completed within 150 days. During this time, one or more Planning Commission public hearings will be scheduled at the County allowing for the public to provide verbal testimony. Additionally, the public will have the opportunity to provide written testimony during the official public comment period. Check back here in coming weeks for the announcement of these dates, information on how to provide your written testimony, and to register as an interested party to the application. Additional informational materials:
