Council to re-launch waste district bid

After Moorcroft was reprimanded by the DEQ for the condition of its landfill, Mayor Dick Claar has re-launched an active pursuit of a solid waste district.

Claar says he intends to send each municipality within the borders of Crook County a letter this week asking for their written support of a district before the Crook County commissioners meet in December. At that time, Claar plans to approach them for a long-awaited discussion and, he hopes, a positive decision regarding regionalization of the landfill.

If the commissioners grant a solid waste district, Moorcroft will ultimately be out...