“Only when the last tree has been cut down, the last fish been caught, and the last stream poisoned, will we realize we cannot eat money.”
Protect Rural Sumter County
As concerned citizens of Sumter County, we are working to inform our neighbors of proposed and active expansion projects by the Heart of Florida Landfill, operated by A.C.M.S. Inc. and owned by the Waste Connections company. These projects have already, and will continue to have a negative impact on our air, water and soil quality.
GET INFORMED ON INJECTION WELLS 3/18/2026:
CAN YOU SMELL THE DUMP?
What else YOU can do to help!
Attend Important Upcoming Meetings:
Please join us at the next important meetings. Just being there with us shows community officials that we support one another and we care about what is happening in our community. You’re encouraged to speak about the odor issues you’ve experienced, your opposition to the proposed Injection Well, or the railroad bringing in more trash from southern counties like Miami Dade and Monroe. Your presence alone matters and is appreciated.
Ready to address county commissioners?
Simply walk up to the podium in the middle of the room during public forum. You are allotted 5 minutes to speak at Sumter County BOCC meetings.
Want to be heard by the council and community?
Make sure to pick up a speakers sheet from the back of the room and pass it to an admin for the council in the front of the room. Need some guidance? Ask anyone there and they should be happy to help!
UPDATE ON WELL
The FDEP received a letter dated October 20, 2025, from A.C.M.S. to withdraw their application to modify the Underground Injection Control (UIC) Class V exploratory well permit for the A.C.M.S Heart of Florida Landfill facility (ACMS). A copy of the letter is below.
Now that the modification of permit has been withdrawn, the FDEP says a public meeting is no longer necessary. Construction of the Class V exploratory well, allowing them to test the geology of the ground with NON hazardous water, will continue as originally permitted. You can find the original permit issued 3/17/25 on our Important Documents page.
What Does This Mean For Us?
This is an expected response but does not change our goal or stop us from showing up to express our concerns. According to the FDEP, if the geology of the exploratory well is found to support the planned injection activity, a Class I operation permit will be required to begin. That permit process will have the same public notification requirements and opportunity for public response. Stay tuned for the next action step and keep showing up to meetings to address concerns for a Class I injection well as well as the ongoing odor issues.
Something to remember, at THIS TIME they are not permitted to inject ANYTHING other than NON hazardous water into the well for exploratory purposes and ONLY have permitting for a Class V exploratory well.
Clean Air, Water, and Soil for Sumter County 