• Groundbreaking Clean Energy for Local Homes
    Coffin Butte powers more than 4,000 homes each year with renewable electricity—captured from landfill gas and converted on-site. As one of the region’s largest contributors to clean energy, it reduces fossil fuel dependence and helps Oregon meet its climate goals.
  • Avoid Higher Costs for Families & Services
    Expanding Coffin Butte helps Benton County keep control of how we manage waste—locally, responsibly, and affordably. Planning ahead means lower costs for families, schools, hospitals, and small businesses, and fewer environmental impacts from long-distance hauling.
  • Benton County’s Bottom Line
    Coffin Butte helps fund the critical services our community relies on—like schools, public safety, and road maintenance—contributing nearly $6 million annually to Benton County’s budget. It is our county’s second-largest source of local revenue after property taxes.
  • Local Control Matters
    Expansion ensures we can keep waste management local—protecting community oversight, reducing emissions from long-distance hauling, and ensuring stable, predictable service for Benton County residents and customers.
  • Environmental Standards Are Met and Exceeded
    Coffin Butte is subject to strict federal, state, and local oversight. The facility undergoes regular inspections and consistently meets or exceeds environmental standards. It captures harmful methane emissions and reinvests in technology to improve sustainability, safety, and long-term performance.