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Casella subsidiary to truck leachate 20 miles to Hampden for landfill expansion

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 21
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What happened

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NEWSME operates as a subsidiary of Casella Waste Systems and manages the Juniper Ridge Landfill. The company plans to move its PFAS treatment system to an offsite location, which is necessary for the approval of a 61-acre expansion permit. This leachate is trucked 20 miles away to the Pine Tree Landfill in Hampden.

From bangordailynews.com

Why it matters

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The company has not provided a reason for the proposed move to treat the leachate offsite. The expansion permit is currently being challenged in court by environmental organizations and abutters. The move raises questions regarding the transport of large volumes of contaminated liquid.

From bangordailynews.com

Who's involved

  • Casella Waste SystemsParent company of NEWSME, which operates the Juniper Ridge Landfill
  • HampdenTown receiving the toxic leachate trucked from the expansion site

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Casella Waste SystemsSpeculative

    Casella Waste Systems might face increased operational costs and heightened regulatory risk due to the expansion and offsite treatment requirements.

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