Hillside Garbage Landfill Closure Project – Update
Today I got an email from the Hillside Garbage Landfill Closure Project. They wanted to let all of us know who drive by the dump along side 290 at the Hillside strangler, that they have successfully closed off one portion of the dump. We are grateful for that and hope that the stench ends soon. It is still very difficult to sit stuck in traffic at that point on the highway. Even with your car windows closed and the climate control turned off, it still is very powerful. I know consumers have to stop creating so much garbage, but we also want that landfill closed off as soon as possible too. Below is the text of the email update about the Hillside Landfill closure project.
The Western Phase is CompleteWe are pleased to announce a significant milestone in the Hillside Landfill closure project. On September 30, we successfully closed the western one-third of the landfill for good. This accomplishment not only signals significant progress, it is noteworthy because this part of the landfill has been a primary source of odors in the past.
Over the past five months, we filled the western one-third of the landfill to capacity, installed a new permanent gas collection system and constructed a cap that will keep rainwater out of the landfill. Together, these steps will control, contain and collect landfill liquid and gas that is created from decomposing landfill waste.
Although odors will not completely disappear until after the entire landfill is capped in 2008, we do expect to see an overall improvement now that the western section is closed. In the coming months, we will repeat the entire process detailed above in the remaining sections of the landfill.
As always, we appreciate your patience throughout this process.
We will continue to keep you updated as the project continues. Also, please continue to visit www.LandfillClosing.com for new information about the project.
Thank you.