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Solid waste district gets tentative support

Mayor concerned that a reduced version of the plan won’t be enough to keep the landfill open

Moorcroft Mayor Dick Claar met with the Crook County Commissioners last week to request the formation of a solid waste district in an attempt to save the municipal landfill for the benefit of everyone within the county.

After a concentrated effort, the Moorcroft mayor was able to show, via letters, support from Sundance, Pine Haven and Moorcroft for a district. However, even with this, Commissioners Jeanie Whalen and Kelly Dennis did not appear receptive to any realistic arrangement and would consider only a small district involving Sundance, Pine Haven and Moorcroft.

According to the Claa...