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Wawayanda Residents Fight Proposed Garbage Dump
25 Jul
Summary
- Residents vehemently oppose a proposed waste station citing environmental and quality of life concerns.
- A lawsuit challenges the facility permit, alleging environmental racism and inadequate impact assessment.
- The planning board granted an extension for public comments until August 26.
Wawayanda residents expressed strong opposition to the proposed Dom-Mar Transfer and Recycling Facility, questioning its suitability and potential negative impacts. The facility, planned since 2020, is slated to handle 950 tons of solid and industrial waste daily, with significant truck traffic. Residents raised alarms about odor, emissions, traffic congestion, and devaluation of their properties.
Concerns about environmental justice were highlighted, with allegations that the project disproportionately affects low-income communities. A lawsuit was filed in July 2026 against the state's environmental department and the facility's developers, challenging the permit and demanding a thorough review of community and expert concerns.
The town's planning board ultimately voted to adjourn, extending the period for public comments until August 26. This decision followed heated discussions and emotional testimonies from community members determined to prevent the waste station's development.
