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DES and town discuss landfill closure and hazardous-waste clean-up; town reports cleanup spending
Summary
DES raised the need for a formal landfill‑closure permit and a groundwater-management permit; town staff said they have engaged contractors and expect to spend about $200,000 this year on cleanup and disposal of hazardous materials.
DES told the board that the town has not filed a standard permanent landfill‑closure permit and lacks a groundwater‑management permit; both items need formal documentation to meet modern standards, DES said.
A town representative described steps taken to address hazardous waste, including hiring a contractor to inventory and package materials and arranging for disposal; the board said it has spent and expects to spend funds this year on cleanup. One board speaker (S4) said, “We will spend, just about $200,000 this year to clean up all of these things.” DES staff encouraged the town to keep agency staff informed and said some cost‑share money may be available to help cover closure costs.
Board members agreed to follow up with DES and with the contractor handling hazardous materials to confirm transport and disposal schedules and to keep the DES contact looped into progress reports.
