Brooks C&D Landfill closed today at 1 p.m. today, Wednesday, Dec. 23, due to high winds.
Winds have reached sustained speeds of 35 miles per hour (mph) and are expected to increase, with gusts up to 50 mph during the afternoon. Winds this strong can create safety issues for employees, residents visiting the landfill and equipment.
High winds are slated to expire overnight and the landfill is scheduled to reopen tomorrow, Thursday, Dec. 24, at 7:30 a.m.