Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will hold a public meeting and subsequent hearing to answer questions and accept comments on the major modification application for the Environmental & Recycling Services, Inc. (ERSI) C/D Landfill, on Thursday, August 28, 2025, from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM at the Riverside High School located at 310 Davis Street, Taylor, PA 18517.
ERSI, located at 1100 Union Street in Taylor Borough, Lackawanna County, is an existing permitted construction and demolition waste landfill. ERSI is proposing to redesign approximately 51 acres Phase IV Expansion in accordance with the permit renewal that was issued on October 13, 2021.
The proposed redesign includes both the protective liner and leachate (rainwater that has filtered through the disposed waste) collection system modifications. Additional site improvements would include creation of a new storm water management basin and reconstruction of portions of the site access road. No increase to the permit area, volume to be accepted, or waste types is proposed. ERSI has not actively disposed of Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste onsite since 2007. The application was submitted to DEP on June 3, 2025, and the application was accepted as administratively complete on June 5, 2025.
The public meeting to answer questions will take place from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM and the public hearing to accept testimony will follow from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Individuals wishing to testify at the hearing must submit written notice of intent to Patti Monahan, Regional Communications Manager, ERSI Public Hearing, PA DEP, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915, or by email at pamonahan@pa.gov.
DEP will accept requests up to the day of hearing. DEP asks that individuals limit their testimony to five minutes to ensure all individuals have the opportunity to testify. All comments, whether delivered orally during the hearing or submitted in writing will carry equal weight and consideration with DEP. Individuals attending the hearing will have the opportunity to testify if they so desire. Individuals who pre-register to testify will be given priority on the agenda.
Persons with a disability who wish to testify and require auxiliary aid, service or other accommodations should contact Patti Monahan at pamonahan@pa.gov or the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 to discuss how DEP can meet their needs.
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