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Discussion of the evidentiary record and Hearing Officer’s recommendations for the Site Location Application for Meadowview Material Transfer Facility by Waste Management of Illinois, Inc.
Staff Summary
• The County Board is the local siting authority under Section 39.2 of the Illinois Environmental Protection Act and Lake County Code §§ 50.46-50.53.
• The Lake County Board approved the Host Agreement between Waste Management of Illinois, Inc. and Lake County for siting a Waste Transfer Station in Unincorporated Lake County at its meeting on January 14, 2025.
• On Friday, February 13, 2026, Waste Management filed its application for local siting approval for the Meadowview Material Transfer Facility, located adjacent to the Countryside Landfill at 31725 N. Route 83, Grayslake, Illinois.
• The public hearing was conducted on May 18 and 19, 2026.
• In their role as the local siting authority, the County Board shall hold a discussion and deliberation by Board Members to arrive at a consensus as to the finding of facts to support approval or denial of each of the nine criteria.
• Following the discussion, the County Board Chair may add an item to the County Board Agenda for August 11, 2026 to approve or deny the site approval request and application for the Meadowview Material Transfer Facility by Waste Management of Illinois, Inc.