Dive summary:
- Officials in Jackson, N.J. are trying to figure out the after life plans for the cities old landfill after the idea of turning it into a compost facility was turned down by residents, officials are pushing for a solar farm which could cut down energy costs for the town, but may come with serious hazards.
- Methane gas still escapes from the landfill ground, combined with the heat from the solar panels there is a possibility of sparking an explosion.
- Jackson officials will vote next week to set aside $70,000 for a study to determine the risks of the solar farm, however, officials only expect the research to cost around $35,000.
From the article:
JACKSON — A new plan may turn what was once a toxic landfill into a money-saving energy source for Jackson.
After abandoning a proposal to use the former Legler Landfill off Homestead Road as a municipal compost site, officials now hope to make it the location of a future solar farm. ...
