Commissioners say county opposes proposed waste-transfer "trash train" to Kersey, send letter to DEP and Noble Environment

Jefferson County commissioners announced that the county has sent a letter to Noble Environment and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection opposing a proposed waste-transfer operation that would bring out-of-state trash by rail to Kersey for transfer to trucks.

Commissioners described the proposed route as originating in jurisdictions including Jefferson County, Clearfield County and other local boroughs, with the transfer point at Kersey and truck transport to a final site. Officials said the proposed operation would pass through Snyder Township and Brockway and noted the area is largely residential.

One commissioner urged that an industrial location would be more appropriate and thanked Commissioner Posarczyk for leading community engagement and outreach. County officials said they have been participating in community meetings and filed the formal objection to DEP and the company named in the proposal.

Why it matters: local residents and elected officials raised concerns about siting and operation of a waste-transfer facility in or near residential areas. The county's formal opposition and letter to state regulators and the developer is a documented step in local advocacy and administrative review.

The board did not record a formal vote on this matter during the meeting; the transcript states the county sent a letter and encouraged public awareness and participation in community meetings.