penargyl

Proposed Grand Central Sanitary Landfill Expansion and Undeveloped Industrial Park Pen Argyl, PA
Site Description
	The operating landfill is owned by Waste Management of Pennsylvania and is one of the largest landfills in the country. It has been fined previously for odor, volume limit, and waste reporting violations. The community of Pen Argyl is concerned about possible health effects from an existing landfill and the further effects of a proposed 27-acre expansion of the site. They are also interested in the fate of a vacant industrial complex adjacent to the landfill, which is unoccupied due to perceived contamination and is a blight for the community.
Center Activities
	The community has requested information on possible health effects related to living near a landfill and guidance on developing a health study. The technical assistance team includes the Outreach Director, Program Manager, Nurse and Engineering Consultants, and Graduate Nursing Students. The team has attended council meetings in Pen Argyl to determine community needs, answer community’s concerns about the landfill and possible related health effects, and provide oversight of the community health registry currently being conducted by the community. The team has also participated in a community sponsored workshop on landfill related issues and a press conference (Click here to see pictures from the press conference).
Internet Links
	Pen Argyl Area Concerned Citizens PA DEP Grand Central Landfill Information PA DEP PA Department of Health US EPA Region 3
Documents
	Trash Day Workshop Flier - held 4/5/03 Community Survey Presentation
Grand Central Landfill

Proposed Grand Central Sanitary Landfill Expansion and Undeveloped Industrial Park Pen Argyl, PA

Proposed Grand Central Sanitary Landfill Expansion and Undeveloped Industrial Park
Pen Argyl, PA