Lake County commissioners voted unanimously to pursue legal action against Mid Florida Landfill operator Hubbard Construction and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. The escalation comes after a 2025 City of Mount Dora study pinpointed the facility as the likely source of pervasive sulfur odors infiltrating nearby residences. Tensions have mounted as both the landfill operations and surrounding residential neighborhoods have grown over recent years. While Hubbard Construction has not answered recent inquiries, it previously maintained in 2025 that its facility fully complies with relevant environmental standards.
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Local officials are turning to the courts after collaborative efforts to resolve the odor…: Local officials are turning to the courts after collaborative efforts to resolve the odor failed.
Expanding residential neighborhoods near the growing landfill have elevated concerns over…: Expanding residential neighborhoods near the growing landfill have elevated concerns over air quality and drinking water safety.
State environmental regulators declined to comment on the dispute due to the active pendi…: State environmental regulators declined to comment on the dispute due to the active pending litigation.
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Residents living near a landfill in Florida have been complaining about a persistent rotten-egg-like smell for years, claiming it has disrupted their daily lives and raised concerns about the quality of the air they breathe and the water they drink. Now, Lake County commissioners are taking legal action against the landfill operator and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) over the issue.
According to a report by WKMG News 6, commissioners unanimously voted to move forward with a lawsuit involving Mid Florida Landfill near Mount Dora. The facility, located off Robie Avenue near the Sullivan Ranch community, is operated by Hubbard Construction.
The decision comes after years of complaints from nearby residents, who say the strong odour has become increasingly difficult to tolerate. Some have described it as resembling sulfur or rotten eggs, claiming that it can be detected even inside their homes.
Residents say unbearable landfill odour is affecting daily life
Lake County commissioners have voted to pursue legal action over complaints linked to the Mount Dora-area landfill. (Photo: News 6)
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