Residents trash plans to expand Pinny landfill

By Jeff Kart
The Bay City Times

PINCONNING TWP, MI - The operators of Whitefeather Landfill in Pinconning Township promised on Tuesday that they'll resolve odor and other environmental problems there, but some residents said they're tired of promises.

About 50 people attended a public meeting and hearing on a proposed construction permit to expand the landfill, which would allow operators Republic Services of Michigan to pile trash about 18 feet higher on the west end of the site, and extend the landfill's life by about four years, or until 2021....Read more.