Brooks C&D Landfill will close today at noon due to a wind advisory issued by the National Weather Service. Winds are expected to reach sustained speeds of 30 to 40 miles per hour (mph), with gusts up to 70 mph.
Winds this strong can cause property damage and flying debris, and create safety issues for employees, residents visiting the landfill and equipment.
The wind advisory is slated to expire at 9 p.m. this evening and the landfill is scheduled to reopen tomorrow, Thursday, December 16, at 7:30 a.m.