"New York's Landfill Growth: Reaching New Heights Near Statue of Liberty"

The owner of Seneca Meadows, New York state's largest landfill, is seeking approval to fill a 47-acre "valley" between two existing mounds, which would raise the landfill's peak by about 70 feet and extend its lifespan until 2040. The expansion plan has faced opposition from environmentalists and local residents who complain about issues such as truck traffic, odor, and potential contamination of drinking water. The landfill receives over two million tons of garbage annually, with New York City being its largest source. The project is currently being evaluated by the state's Department of Environmental Conservation.