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SLD/Zemel Road landfill odors

Residents near the Charlotte County line have logged 300+ odor complaints since March against the privately operated SLD landfill. The board's resolution and letter back FDEP enforcement now that the state's amended consent order is enforceable.

2 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 20, 2026

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SLD landfill odors in North Lee County

Residents with Homeowners Against Landfill Odors said rotten-egg smells from the Waste Connections SLD landfill persist despite a new consent decree, with odors reported all but four days in a recent stretch. They asked the county to press FDEP, coordinate with Charlotte County, and formally add the issue to a future agenda.

4 mentions (2 this month)Last discussed Sep 1, 2026