“Still, we are the first to acknowledge that odors have been a source of considerable concern and frustration for our neighbors, and we truly regret any inconvenience they have endured,” Knocke said in a statement. “We also wish to extend our sincere appreciation to our neighbors for their continued understanding and patience while we do everything within our power to rectify a complex and unfortunate situation; one which we did not create.”

There were 27 residents who filed objections to the settlement with the court. Most objected to the amount of the settlement and had questions regarding upcoming work on the landfill.

“The chemicals being released by the landfill have not been proven to my satisfaction that they are harmless,” wrote Mary Beth Sutterfield, a resident of the Carrollton condominiums, in a letter to the court. “I have experienced breathing issues since the beginning of the landfill odor issue and now cannot enjoy fair weather days and nights with my windows open.”

Mummert overruled the objections in his final approval of the settlement. According to the agreement, plaintiffs’ attorneys are entitled to 25 percent of the settlement, or about $1.2 million in fees and $250,000 in expenses.