The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the June 15 PA Bulletin inviting comments on a major expansion of the Pioneer Crossing Landfill in Exeter Township, Berks County.  (PA Bulletin, page 3451)

The proposed project will add 41.15 acres of new disposal area and approximately 29.5 years of operational capacity. The total permitted area of the facility would increase from 219 acres to 288.3 acres.

Comments or questions concerning the application should be directed to John Oren, Waste Management Permits Section Chief, 717-705-4907 or  joren@pa.gov  or Southcentral Region, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200 or 717-705-4700.

Comments are due August 14 -- 60 days after this formal notice.  A public hearing is not scheduled, but may be requested.

Read the entire PA Bulletin notice for more information. (PA Bulletin, page 3451)

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[Posted: June 14, 2024]

6/17/2024