Sullivan County legislators are expressing strong opposition to a proposed Ulster County landfill that could potentially impact the region. The proposal, put forth by the Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency (UCRRA), calls for the establishment of a countywide landfill at one of two locations in the Town of Wawarsing, which includes Ellenville.
The proximity of these sites, particularly one near the Sullivan County border and another in a sensitive watershed area, has sparked significant concern among Sullivan County lawmakers.
Dan Hust, Communications Director for Sullivan County Government, appeared on Radio Chatskill to discuss the situation with host Jason Dole.
Image: The Seneca Meadows landfill rises as a horseshoe-shaped hill in Seneca Falls, NY. (Credit:Rebecca Redelmeier/WSKG News)
Thank you Sullivan County. We in Wawarsing need all the help we can get to fight this scam proposal. No landfill in the Town of Wawarsing!!
Thank you Sullivan County!
Please instill some intelligence in Ulster County legislators who still consider putting a landfill in one of the most pristine areas of New York State!
https://www.dailyfreeman.com/2025/05/21/wawarsing-landfill-plan-draws-strong-opposition-at-ulster-county-legislature-meeting/?share=tnsislmtgodlftpmnrys
If even neighboring counties consider this project as a threat, Ulster County residents should be even more worried!