3/15/2018 FAFE Statement to the Media

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3/15/2018 FAFE Statement to the Media

In response to Perinton Conservation Board’s recommendations made on March 14, 2018.

”Residents are not happy with the lack of progress made in regards to odors.  Despite Waste Management saying they had a blank check, they have shown more interest in retaining profits than fixing the problems caused by their negligent business practices of the past ten years.  We prefer a permanent cap and closure recommendation effective 4/1/18, not 4/30/18.” -Gary McNeil, Director of FAFE, Inc.

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The Sniff Test: Chapter 1

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The Sniff Test: Chapter 1

Residents of Perinton’s Eastside are no stranger to the sniff test. Since November of 2017, residents of the Perinton, Macedon, and surrounding communities have reported odors up to 5 miles away from the High Acres Landfill. To date, those communities have logged over 7,300 odor complaints against the Waste Management (WM) facility. 

In November 2017, WM began conducting sniff testing of its own. The company has hired private investigation company Towpath Investigative Services to confirm and assess odor complaints in the areas surrounding High Acres. WM's consulting firm, Barton & Loguidice D.P.C., has compiled Towpath's data (up to January 31, 2018) into the Towpath Investigative Services Offsite Odor Monitoring Summary Report.

The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) recently required WM to release the WM-funded 400+ page report. In the report, WM, Towpath, and Barton & Laguidice have concluded that odors are only in close proximity the landfill, they are faint, and they are getting better each month.

FAFE is concerned about the validity of this report for several reasons...

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A Promise of Real-time data

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On March 9, Supervisor Mike Barker and the Town of Perinton released a statement to the media to provide an update on Waste Management and the ongoing issues at High Acres Landfill. In the release, the town states the Waste Management's original work plan for mitigating odors at the landfill was examined by the town's consultant, and deemed inadequate.

However, on March 6, Waste Management submitted a revised work plan that has now been approved by both the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) and the Town of Perinton.

This revised plan contains additional steps recommended by the Town. Steps include:

  1. Further examination of geo-synthetic cover at well sites
  2. Plans to "provide the community, the Perinton Conservation Board and NYSDEC with real-time data needed to evaluate whether these measures are effectively addressing the odor problems."

This statement was picked up by local new station 13WHAM. The station has posted an article with, what FAFE believes may be, misleading statements around resolution and real-time data. 

FAFE continues to express concerns that data is not being streamed in real time to the community and, to date, has not received any information on how to access this data. 

Video 4/4: Understanding the Concern for Local Businesses

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One of the biggest concerns of our members, is what this issue with High Acres could mean for the health of their families. 

It’s time for those in our community to take a stand. But, that’s not just limited to our homes. Business owners need to understand the effects this could have on their customers. Our community is looking for resolution before businesses are impacted.

So where do we go from here? Are you impacted by the issue? Let us know. Reach out to us on Facebook or Twitter. Share your thoughts and concerns. It's time for the real story to be told.