Dive summary:
- Advanced Disposal has appealed the state’s decision to close the Moretown Landfill by April 15 and deny recertification for the landfill.
- The Agency of Natural Resources (ANR) denied recertification for the landfill last month, citing 14 years of alleged environmental violations.
- Whether the appeal goes through or not, the landfill will be allowed to stay open while the Environmental Court makes a decision.
From the article:
The Agency of Natural Resources (ANR) denied the landfill’s application for recertification last month, citing alleged environmental violations dating back 14 years. The ANR told the landfill it had to shut down by April 15. The motions filed by Advanced Disposal would allow the landfill to stay open while the Environmental Court makes a decision. A press release issued by the landfill said the company believes it has the statutory and due process rights to continue operating because it filed an appeal with the court.
Advanced Disposal took over the landfill in September of last year. Advanced Disposal representatives say they found the facility in disrepair. The outgoing owner, Interstate Waste Services, is owned by the same investment firm as Advanced Disposal, but the two companies are operated separately. ...