Butte County is a place of natural beauty with countless opportunities for recreation in both rural and urban environments. Many Butte County residents live in one of the five incorporated towns or cities: Biggs, Chico, Gridley, Oroville or Paradise. Butte County government provides services to residents through 23 diverse departments. Services include elections, road maintenance, public safety, solid waste disposal, and health and human services.
Constantly under construction, the Butte County Neal Road landfill makes the most of its limited space
More than 7.2 million tons of waste have been buried at Neal Road landfill since it opened in 1970, the final resting place for consumer goods that are either unwanted or have reached their product life. About 200,000 tons more arrives each year. The challenge: Where to put it? […]
