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URGENT: Protect Wawarsing from the Proposed Milk Road Landfill

Despite claims of a "pause," the UCRRA continues to consider placing a landfill at our doorstep. This environmental threat would endanger our drinking water, harm property values, and destroy our quality of life.

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Ulster County is considering siting a new municipal landfill uphill from Ellenville's drinking-water streams. Modern waste-to-energy options can shrink trash volumes by 90%—so why bury the problem? Join neighbors, scientists and small businesses who say Dump-the-Dump and push for 21st-century solutions.

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Petition to Stop the Proposed Ulster County Landfill Site

We, the undersigned residents, visitors, and property owners of Ulster County, strongly oppose the construction of a landfill at the Milk Road site in Wawarsing. This location threatens our drinking water, environment, health, and property values. We urge the Ulster County Legislature and UCRRA to abandon this harmful proposal and pursue safer, modern waste management alternatives.

Key Impacts

  • Watershed Contamination Risk: The proposed landfill sits at the headwaters of two major watersheds...
  • Health Risks from Air & Soil Pollution: Research shows those living near landfills experience a 12% increased risk...
  • Drinking Water & Well Contamination: The village of Woodridge's water supply is less than 10,000 feet...
  • Environmental Justice Violations: Wawarsing qualifies as a disadvantaged community with higher percentages...
  • Wildlife Habitat Destruction: The proposed site overlooks critical habitat for timber rattlesnake and Indiana bat...
  • Increased Traffic & Infrastructure Impact: Hundreds of heavy trucks would travel on Routes 52 and 53A daily...
  • Property Value Decline: High-volume landfills decrease property values by 12–20% within 2 miles...