New York is running out of room for its waste even with Statue of Liberty sized landfill
Summary
Seneca Meadows, New York’s largest active landfill, covers about 350 acres and rises roughly 300 feet, about the height of the Statue of Liberty. Its operator, Waste Connections, has proposed adding 47 acres of disposal cells and raising the landfill by 70 feet, while state authorities consider the proposal amid concerns about pollution and the state’s shrinking landfill capacity.Key Facts
- Seneca Meadows is in New York’s Finger Lakes region and has grown since the 1980s.
- The landfill receives about 6,000 tons of trash each day, including 1,500 tons from New York City.
- Waste Connections has proposed adding 47 acres of lined disposal cells and extending the landfill’s life for several decades.
- The proposed expansion would raise the landfill’s height by another 70 feet.
- A study based on aircraft measurements identified Seneca Meadows as New York state’s largest source of methane.
- Nearby residents have raised concerns about odors and water pollution.
- New York City sends waste to distant landfills that are projected to reach capacity within 16 to 25 years.
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