Letter To Citizens regarding TBD Landfill

Public Statement from the Town of Canton Board

RE: Concerns Regarding the TBD Landfill and Community Air Quality

To the Residents of the Town of Canton,

The Town Board would like to publicly address the growing concerns regarding the landfill operation located outside the corporate limits on Thickety Road.

Our residents need to understand that the Town of Canton does not have jurisdiction over this landfill; however, these actions do affect our citizens inside the city limits. Regulatory oversight and operational authority rest with other governmental agencies at the federal or state level. Despite this limitation, we are fully aware of the air quality issues, traffic issues, and the serious impact they are having on our community.

We want to make it clear: the Board is extremely unhappy with the current situation, and this is unacceptable. The odors and poor air quality being reported are unacceptable—not just for those living near the landfill, but for residents across the entire Town. Our community deserves clean air and a safe environment.

We are actively in conversations with Two Banks Development, federal, and state partners to raise these concerns and demand swift and transparent action. While we may not have direct control, we are committed to advocating fiercely on behalf of our citizens until meaningful solutions are implemented.

Thank you for your continued resilience and engagement. We will continue to keep you informed as we push for progress on this issue.

Sincerely,

Mayor Zeb Smathers

Mayor Pro-Tem Gail Mull

Alderman Ralph Hamlett

Alderman Tim Shepard

Alderwoman Kristina Proctor