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Harris County sues to shut down Spring Branch landfill over pollution concerns

Harris County is suing to close the Hawthorne Park landfill in Spring Branch, alleging years of excessive methane readings and groundwater contamination concerns.

13 October 2026Live

Sources

KHOU Houston. https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/spring-branch-landfill-lawsuit-pollution/285-be52665f-434e-4304-9ac6-c1a192ace57c

Harris County is suing to close the Hawthorne Park landfill in Spring Branch, alleging years of excessive methane readings and groundwater contamination concerns.

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