Petition of Public Opposition to the Proposed Pike County Landfill

 TFEK — The Future of Eastern Kentucky

Petition of Public Opposition to the Proposed Pike County Landfill

We, the undersigned residents, landowners, workers, and supporters of Pike County and Eastern Kentucky, hereby state our firm opposition to the proposed landfill development in Pike County, Kentucky.

This petition represents a unified community voice calling on local and state officials to reject any zoning, permitting, or regulatory approvals that would allow this landfill to move forward.

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Why We Oppose the Landfill

1. Environmental Risk

Pike County’s steep terrain, fractured geology, and high rainfall make it one of the most unsuitable locations in Kentucky for a large‑scale landfill. The risks include:

- Leachate contamination of creeks, wells, and groundwater  

- Landslide and slope failure  

- Flood‑driven waste migration  

- Long‑term environmental liabilities that fall on taxpayers  

2. Property Value Decline

Landfills cause measurable reductions in:

- Residential property values  

- Commercial investment  

- Tourism and outdoor recreation  

This weakens the tax base and harms long‑term economic growth.

3. Economic and Infrastructure Burden

A landfill brings:

- Heavy truck traffic  

- Road degradation and increased maintenance costs  

- Public health burdens  

- Multi‑generational monitoring obligations  

These costs persist long after the operator leaves.

4. Incompatibility With Pike County’s Future

TFEK and community partners are working toward:

- Clean industry  

- Mixed‑use development  

- Outdoor recreation  

- Modern waste‑to‑industry systems  

A landfill undermines these efforts and signals that Pike County is a dumping ground rather than a destination for opportunity.

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Our Demand

We call on all relevant officials and agencies to reject the landfill proposal in full and protect the health, safety, and economic future of Pike County.

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Offices and Departments to Be Notified

Pike County Government

- Pike County Fiscal Court  

- Pike County Judge/Executive  

- Pike County Planning Commission  

- Pike County Solid Waste Department  

- Pike County Health Department

Kentucky State Agencies

- Kentucky Energy & Environment Cabinet  

- Kentucky Division of Waste Management (DWM)  

- Kentucky Division of Water  

- Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection  

- Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (for traffic impact concerns)  

- Kentucky Department for Public Health

Elected Officials

- Kentucky State Senator (District covering Pike County)  

- Kentucky State Representative (District covering Pike County)  

- Governor’s Office  

- Kentucky Attorney General’s Office

Federal Delegation (for environmental and infrastructure oversight)

- U.S. Representative for Kentucky’s 5th Congressional District  

- U.S. Senators for Kentucky

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Petition Statement

By signing below, I affirm my opposition to the proposed landfill in Pike County, Kentucky, and I urge all local, state, and federal officials to deny any and all approvals related to this project. I support responsible, modern waste solutions that protect our land, water, property values, and long‑term economic future.

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