Landfill expansion annexation and rezoning
Summary
The city annexed about 127 acres next to the landfill and rezoned it heavy industrial so the Solid Waste Agency can expand — stretching landfill capacity from about 13 years to 190+ years. State and federal permits still needed.
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Last discussed Jun 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
Streamlines permitting and keeps long-term waste costs low for residents.
Dubuque residents and the whole region get long-term, lower-cost waste disposal.
A neighboring resident previously raised concerns about waterways and property values.
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