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Noble Hill Sanitary Landfill

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Too much trash not getting recycled? Mayor to proclaim ‘Cleaner, Greener Springfield’ in bid to extend landfill’s life

Gregory Holman

Springfield's Noble Hill landfill turns 50 years old this year. The amount of trash flowing into the dump each day has roughly doubled since 2013.
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Springfield could earn millions each year by selling renewable natural gas generated by landfill waste

Gregory Holman

Meanwhile, Springfield City Council wants to consider revamping the city’s patchwork of 17 privately-owned trash haulers.