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    Northeast Community Information

    Commonwealth Environmental Systems, LP (CES) Landfill Southwest Expansion

    CES Landfill is an existing 484.9-acre landfill located along Commonwealth Road in Foster, Reilly, and Frailey Townships. CES is proposing an expansion of the landfill involving new disposal areas as well as a vertical expansion over existing disposal areas.

    Applications received

    Municipal Waste Landfill Application for Major Permit Modification

    CES Landfill in Hegins, Schuylkill County has applied to the department for a permit modification to its existing Waste Management permit to expand its facility. The application requests an expansion of the landfill involving new disposal areas as well as a vertical expansion over existing disposal areas. The proposed expansion would increase the life of the landfill by approximately 28 years.

    Community Outreach and DEP’s Office of Environmental Justice (OEJ)

    • DEP has long worked with communities around Pennsylvania to further environmental justice in line with the statutes and authorities administered by the DEP and will continue to reach out to communities living in EJ areas when they are facing an environmental crisis or dealing with a newly permitted facility.
    • In an effort to build long-lasting relationships with EJ communities outside of individual projects or emergencies, the Shapiro Administration has directed DEP to increase proactive outreach and engagement. OEJ’s goal is to increase strategic community education, outreach, engagement, and capacity building through intentional action.
    • More information on DEP’s Office of Environmental Justice (OEJ) is available on OEJ’s webpage.

    For any questions, please email Northeast Regional Coordinator, Maria Ocasio, at mocasio@pa.gov.