Rensselaer County Legislature calling for closure of Dunn Landfill

RENSSELAER, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Rensselaer County Legislature is asking the state to shut down the Dunn Construction and Demolition Landfill (Dunn Landfill). Despite the expiration of Dunn Landfill's operating permit two years ago, the facility continues to operate close to the Rensselaer City School District and the Holy Sepulcher Cemetery in East Greenbush.

The Rensselaer County Legislature says 100 tractor-trailers carry debris to the landfill daily, and the greenhouse gas emissions that are often emitted from landfills raise another concern to Rensselaer County officials. Officials are asking the Department of Environmental Conservation and Governor Kathy Hochul to step in.

“The Rensselaer County Legislature urges the DEC and Governor Kathy Hochul to apply their own policies and close Dunn C&D Landfill. The closure of the landfill and the denial of its permit renewal will set a precedent for New York to be a true and effective leader on climate justice issues,” said Chairwoman Kelly Hoffman- North Greenbush.