State Environmental Agency Directs Green Asphalt to Take Steps to Curb Emissions - Greenpointers

State Environmental Agency Directs Green Asphalt to Take Steps to Curb Emissions - Greenpointers

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) has ordered a Long Island City manufacturer to address community concerns about pollution and air quality.  Neighbors on either side of Newtown Creek have long noticed a strong odor emanating from Green Asphalt, (ironically) the nation’s first 100% recycled asphalt plant. The DEC cited them for a violation last year, and the manufacturer told local elected officials that they w…

Lawmakers call for Green Asphalt closure amid air quality concerns in Queens and Brooklyn

Jun. 17, 2025 By sobrien Fumes are emitted from the Green Asphalt plant in Blissville. Photo courtesy of Thomas J. Mituzas. June 17, 2025 By Shane O’Brien A group of Queens and Brooklyn lawmakers is calling on the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to temporarily suspend operations at Green Asphalt, an asphalt plant in Blissville, until the company addresses alleged air pollution affecting nearby neighborhoods. Green A…