Rowan County officials announced on May 5 that a public meeting will be held to discuss the planned expansion of the county landfill located at 789 Campbell Rd in Woodleaf, North Carolina. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 20 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Woodleaf Fire Department, where community members can speak with county staff and learn more about the project.
The proposed expansion aims to double the landfill’s capacity and improve environmental protections for local groundwater. County officials say this would make operations easier and provide a common sense solution for waste management needs in the community.
Meeting materials and a recorded presentation will be made available on the Landfill webpage for those unable to attend in person. Residents who have questions about the project are encouraged to contact the Rowan County Environmental Management Department or visit www.rowancountync.gov/EM.
For individuals requiring translation services or accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Kelly Natoli, Assistant County Manager, can be contacted prior to the meeting date at 704-216-8100.
In other recent data related to Rowan County schools, student performance metrics show that among senior students taking ACT exams during the 2022-23 school year, only a small percentage were considered ready for college across science (12.3%), reading (22.6%), and math (8.5%) subjects; similar trends were seen among junior students according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
