Court Upholds Maine DEP Approval of Juniper Ridge Landfill Expansion

Expansion of Juniper Ridge landfill to continue following Superior Court decision

The plan being fought by the Penobscot Nation and the Conservation Law Foundation would add 12 million cubic yards of capacity to the facility, which handles a little more than half of Maine’s landfilled waste.

Maine judge greenlights state’s initial approval of Juniper Ridge Landfill expansion • Maine Morning Star

A Penobscot County Superior Court justice has backed the state’s finding that expanding Juniper Ridge Landfill is in the public interest, according to a release from the challengers, clearing the way for the project to move forward.  “This ruling is a setback, but it can’t bury the truth that the Penobscot Nation and local residents […]

Court upholds Maine DEP approval of Juniper Ridge Landfill expansion

Environmental groups and the Penobscot Nation are evaluating next steps following the ruling.