Maine renews attempt to expand state landfill

Maine DEP recertifies Juniper Ridge Landfill, allowing expansion

Photo by Marina Schauffler.The Maine Department of Environmental Protection recertified the Juniper Ridge Landfill’s positive public benefit Monday, clearing the way for a controversial expansion of the state-owned facility — its largest since it was established in 1996. For the second time this year, the department has taken steps to expand the Juniper Ridge Landfill — despite public outcry from Penobscot Nation. The move marks the latest turn …

Maine DEP once again approves expansion plan at Juniper Ridge landfill

The owners of Juniper Ridge landfill in Alton have been looking to expand for years.

Maine renews attempt to expand state landfill

Despite opposition from the Penobscot Nation, state environmental regulators have issued a new ruling allowing expansion of Juniper Ridge Landfill.

DEP again gives initial approval for Juniper Ridge Landfill expansion • Maine Morning Star

Trucks bring waste to Cell 16 at Juniper Ridge Landfill, a plot of land where trash is actively being landfilled. Just over half of Maine’s landfill waste ends up in Juniper Ridge, which is expected to reach capacity in 2028. (Photo by AnnMarie Hilton/ Maine Morning Star)For the second time, the Maine Department of Environmental Protection has found that expanding the Juniper Ridge Landfill would benefit the public.  The department issued a seco…

Juniper Ridge Landfill can expand, state says again after judge orders reconsideration

The Juniper Ridge Landfill can expand, the Maine Department of Environmental Protection decided for a second time — but a judge must sign off first. A new public benefit determination allows the Old Town landfill to expand, the Conservation Law Foundation said Monday. The foundation and Penobscot Nation sued the Maine DEP in November 2024 over the proposed expansion. The department had to reconsider allowing the expansion after a judge ruled in …