Lena Road Landfill is running out of space. How will Manatee County handle the trash?
When the landfill first opened in the 1970s, Manatee County had a population of less than 100,000 people.
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When the landfill first opened in the 1970s, Manatee County had a population of less than 100,000 people.
Twice-weekly pickup remains in place, but collection rates increase as of Oct. 1.
Anna Maria Island customers of Manatee County Utilities are being asked to reduce their water usage where they can after a section of a water main collapsed, dropping to the bottom of Anna Maria Sound.
The County Commission approved a two-year extension of its current solid waste contract in order to negotiate with potential haulers.
The contaminated water will be pretreated before being pumped underground