‘Stinks so bad’: Kansas residents worry smoldering landfill on a Superfund site is making them sick

By: Morgan Chilson

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: June 15, 2026

Words: 1,889

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

GALENA — Tammy Allen’s front porch overlooks the trash-scattered hills of the Galena Landfill, built on an area once called Hell’s Half Acre.

In the past three years, Allen’s house randomly began to fill with a mix of odors that she believes cause her headaches, nausea and vomiting.

“The smells come and go, and you never know when they’re going to hit,” Allen said. “There’s one that smells like a dirty garage … and there’s …

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