Expansion: Denied

The Lemons Landfill in Dexter, Missouri has been denied in its initial expansion permit. Operators estimate that the current site has up to eight years of space left, aided in part by recycling endeavors and waste restrictions. Lemons actually accepted less in 2007 than in 2006. Officials denied the permit due to concerns over the liner-quality soil. Lemons will next attempt to prove that the geosynthetic liner and the clay liner will be sufficient to meet permitting standards.