ONTARIO COUNTY LANDFILL & MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE

Exploring A Responsible Path Forward

Ontario County's landfill is nearing the end of its operation and management lease agreement, as well as its permitted fill capacity.

On December 31, 2028, the current public-private partnership agreement with Casella Waste Services of Ontario, LLC (Casella) will expire. This necessitates crucial decisions regarding the landfill’s future and ongoing solid waste management for Ontario County.

Comprehensive Landfill Study

The Ontario County Board of Supervisors (BOS) commissioned a comprehensive analysis by MSW Consultants, a firm with nationally recognized expertise in landfills, waste generation and composition, state and federal solid waste rules and regulations, solid waste facility development, and recycling operations and economics.

Thank you for visiting this resource and your interest in this policy discussion. Your feedback has been helpful to the Ontario County Board of Supervisors as they consider this important decision. We value your ongoing support of a sustainable waste management future for Ontario County.

The objective of the study is to provide the Board of Supervisors with data and factual information aimed at helping them to make informed decisions about the landfill’s future.  This detailed report includes:

  • Historic and current landfill operational data,

  • Waste management processes and potential costs if the landfill is closed, and

  • Potential alternative landfill site uses, whether the landfill is closed or remains open.

Landfill Alternatives Analysis Report and Reference Documents

  • View a list of frequently used acronyms and their definitions here.

  • Supervisor David Phillips offered the following resolution and moved for its adoption, seconded by

    Supervisor Andrew Wickham. Passed. Yes 20, No 0, Abstained 0, Necessarily Absent 1.

    View the full resolution here.

  • Review the presentation used during the community meeting info sessions in September, here.

Additional Reference Documents

Diving Deeper Into the Landfill Study

View our virtual community info session from September 25th to explore some of the key concepts and discussion points from the MSW Ontario County Landfill Study.

  • Landfill History

    Before 1969, waste management in Ontario County was fragmented and unregulated. The County was home to at least 23 unlined landfills, none monitored or operated by state or federal laws. This posed significant environmental and public health risks for residents…

    learn more about the history

  • Current Operations

    Ontario County’s 158-acre landfill manages approximately 2,999 tons of municipal solid waste daily, providing cost-effective disposal options for residents and businesses across all 16 municipalities. The landfill also hosts the county's Materials Recycling Facility (MRF), which has been processing curbside recyclables at no cost to residents since 2005…

    Learn more about Operations

  • Continued Landfill Use Versus Exporting Waste

    The Board of Supervisors is considering four scenarios for the landfill site's future and how waste will be managed after December 31, 2028. Two scenarios call for different types of landfill expansion, and two scenarios for the potential exportation of waste to distant landfills…

    Learn more

  • Continuing to Develop the Site

    Whether the landfill closes or not, the site has multiple options for additional uses, including facilities for organics management and waste-to-energy alternatives such as solar, wind, and battery storage...

    Learn more

  • Common Questions

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  • Board of Supervisors Input Sessions

    The Board of Supervisors held community info sessions on September 24th and 25th. If missed the sessions, you can view recordings of the in-person and virtual sessions on the 25th.

    Learn More

Exploring the Past, Present and Future of the Ontario County Landfill

Kaitlynn McCumiskey, Sustainability Educator for the Ontario County Department of Sustainability and Solid Waste Management takes us through key highlights from the MSW Landfill Alternatives Analysis Report.

Managing Waste - Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

Listen to a recent conversation about waste management in Ontario County. Future episodes will take a deeper dive into various topics covered in the study.

Share feedback with your Supervisor:

Your Supervisors and Ontario County value your input in deciding on the future of the landfill. Please use the form to the right to submit your thoughts.  Your comments will be shared with the Board of Supervisors to consider as they make final decisions about the landfill’s future.

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