Landfills and Incinerators Archives

Sep 23, 2026

Talking Trash: The Truth About Landfills

Trash in landfills contaminates soil and water. That’s because all landfill sites will leak sooner or later.

Jun 12, 2026

Progress Report: Holding the Line at Juniper Ridge

CLF is fighting the Juniper Ridge Landfill expansion, which threatens the Penobscot Nation and local communities. We’re ensuring residents’ voices are heard in the fight to protect their health and environment from harmful pollution.

Aerial view of the Penobscot River winding through forested land in Maine, with the Juniper Ridge Landfill visible in the background.

Mar 23, 2026

Once Again, Maine DEP Allows Juniper Ridge Landfill Expansion to Move Forward

The proposed expansion of the state-owned landfill has long raised concerns about PFAS contamination, air pollution, and the cumulative environmental burdens placed on nearby communities.

Feb 10, 2026

Can You Recycle Wine Bottles? Here’s the Truth

In most states, bottle return programs don’t cover wine bottles. So, our options for recycling them are limited. That means they end up mixed with trash or littering our communities. But there’s a simple solution: expand bottle bills.

Closeup photo of empty wine bottles in bright green and dark yellow tones. Bottles looked broken and in pieces.

Jan 09, 2026

Judge Rejects Proposed Juniper Ridge Landfill Expansion

This decision sends a powerful message: the lived experience of the Penobscot Nation matters, and environmental justice cannot be ignored.

A sprawling landfill under a bright sky, with piles of mixed waste. A bulldozer sits atop the waste, processing the layers. The scene conveys the scale of waste disposal and the potential for strong smells often associated with landfill operations and the mix of garbage.

Dec 08, 2025

CLF Joins Legal Fight to Defend New Bedford Victory

CLF, on behalf of New Bedford community members, has filed a motion to intervene in the appeal – to continue ensuring that local residents and public health remain at the forefront of this fight.

Photo: image of garbage truck carrying waste from a dumpster into a waste transfer station or a landfill.

Sep 24, 2025

Environmental Justice Starts with Community Power

In South Providence and across New England, neighbors are proving that environmental justice starts with community power. From blocking polluting projects to shaping new laws, families and advocates are shifting the balance of power – building healthier, fairer futures for everyone.

Aerial view of the Port of Providence in Rhode Island, where industrial facilities sit near neighborhoods and green spaces, highlighting local environmental justice issues.

Sep 23, 2025

New Bedford Residents Win Fight Against Waste Transfer Station

After years of organizing, New Bedford residents won a major victory: the Board of Health rejected a massive waste transfer station that threatened public health and piled pollution onto already overburdened neighborhoods. Their persistence shows the power of community to stop harmful projects — and win environmental justice.

View of New Bedford harbor with a white lighthouse in the foreground, sailboats on the water, and the city skyline with colorful buildings under a partly cloudy sky.

Jul 09, 2025

Two Stories, A Scent of Déjà Vu

Across regions, people are standing up for their health, culture, and environment – pushing back on unjust waste infrastructure and reclaiming power over their communities’ futures. In Old Town, Maine, and New Bedford, Massachusetts, residents are confronting a familiar pattern – and showing what it takes to break the cycle and build lasting change.

Aerial view of Juniper Ridge Landfill in Maine, central to ongoing environmental justice concerns.

Jul 07, 2025

Officials Allow Polluting New Bedford Trash Facility to Proceed

In partnership with the community, CLF has been actively opposing the expanded facility.