"The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it." — Robert Swan (author) ***** "Our disconnection from the value of our land, and our soil, and our water – to destroy it, is, in turn, to destroy ourselves." — Erin Brockovich ***** "No one is going to protect us unless we protect ourselves." — Lois Gibbs ***** "I know that nothing is going to change unless I do something about it." — Erin Brockovich ***** "The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it." — Robert Swan (author) ***** "Our disconnection from the value of our land, and our soil, and our water – to destroy it, is, in turn, to destroy ourselves." — Erin Brockovich ***** "No one is going to protect us unless we protect ourselves." — Lois Gibbs ***** "I know that nothing is going to change unless I do something about it." — Erin Brockovich ***** "The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it." — Robert Swan (author) ***** "Our disconnection from the value of our land, and our soil, and our water – to destroy it, is, in turn, to destroy ourselves." — Erin Brockovich ***** "No one is going to protect us unless we protect ourselves." — Lois Gibbs ***** "I know that nothing is going to change unless I do something about it." — Erin Brockovich ***** "The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it." — Robert Swan (author) ***** "Our disconnection from the value of our land, and our soil, and our water – to destroy it, is, in turn, to destroy ourselves." — Erin Brockovich ***** "No one is going to protect us unless we protect ourselves." — Lois Gibbs ***** "I know that nothing is going to change unless I do something about it." — Erin Brockovich ***** "The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it." — Robert Swan (author) ***** "Our disconnection from the value of our land, and our soil, and our water – to destroy it, is, in turn, to destroy ourselves." — Erin Brockovich ***** "No one is going to protect us unless we protect ourselves." — Lois Gibbs ***** "I know that nothing is going to change unless I do something about it." — Erin Brockovich ***** "The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it." — Robert Swan (author) ***** "Our disconnection from the value of our land, and our soil, and our water – to destroy it, is, in turn, to destroy ourselves." — Erin Brockovich ***** "No one is going to protect us unless we protect ourselves." — Lois Gibbs ***** "I know that nothing is going to change unless I do something about it." — Erin Brockovich ***** "The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it." — Robert Swan (author) ***** "Our disconnection from the value of our land, and our soil, and our water – to destroy it, is, in turn, to destroy ourselves." — Erin Brockovich ***** "No one is going to protect us unless we protect ourselves." — Lois Gibbs ***** "I know that nothing is going to change unless I do something about it." — Erin Brockovich ***** "The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it." — Robert Swan (author) ***** "Our disconnection from the value of our land, and our soil, and our water – to destroy it, is, in turn, to destroy ourselves." — Erin Brockovich ***** "No one is going to protect us unless we protect ourselves." — Lois Gibbs ***** "I know that nothing is going to change unless I do something about it." — Erin Brockovich ***** "The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it." — Robert Swan (author) ***** "Our disconnection from the value of our land, and our soil, and our water – to destroy it, is, in turn, to destroy ourselves." — Erin Brockovich ***** "No one is going to protect us unless we protect ourselves." — Lois Gibbs ***** "I know that nothing is going to change unless I do something about it." — Erin Brockovich *****

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Join the Movement

Government and regulatory agencies are so understaffed and heavily influenced by the corporations they regulate that they are virtually useless to the people whom they are supposed to serve. So any meaningful and lasting change must come from people like you—those who care deeply about protecting our environment and the well-being of our communities.

By joining the movement, you’ll amplify the fight against the harmful effects of mega-landfills.

Why Your Voice Matters

Petitions are a powerful tool for change. When enough voices unite behind a cause, decision-makers are forced to listen. By signing this petition, not only will you be fighting a toxic health threat, but you will be helping stop the monstrous disgrace of burying mass tonnages of recyclables in some of America’s best farmland (thus destroying both the materials buried as well as the land). By signing, you’re not just adding your name—you’re joining a growing community of advocates demanding and end to

  • Pernicious targeting of small towns (as sacrifice zones) for mega-trash imports
  • Foul smelling toxic air emissions, contaminated water, & disrupted ecosystems
  • Corporate greed winning out over citizen welfare and local self-determination

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U.S. and World-wide

While often perceived as a local concern, landfill dangers transcend borders of all countries, and no one should have to live with them, especially when they’re magnified by sheer virtue of landfill size.

Here in the U.S., according to the CDC, 10% of women already carry mercury concentrations high enough for fetal damage, asthma and allergy prevalence among children has doubled in the past 25 years, air pollution claims 70,000 lives a year, and PFAS (“forever chemicals”) can now be found in the blood of 97% of our bodies. We are a toxic time-bomb that is already exploding. We don’t need 15 more years of VOCs and HAPs—chemicals proven to have a wide range of toxicological effects that are emitted in staggering tonnages per year from Seneca Meadows mega-landfill (shown)—added to our current toxic load burden.

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Photo courtesy of Katherine Bourbeau

Take the First Step—Sign our Petition to Stop Seneca Meadows and Other Mega-Landfill Expansions in New York State and Beyond

Landfilling is not just a waste problem—it's a hidden subsidy that we’re all paying for. While the waste industry rakes in massive profits, the true cost of landfilling is dumped directly onto the public: polluted air, contaminated water, and lost resources that could be reused or recycled. We need to stop subsidizing the waste industry's harmful practices and start investing in smarter, more sustainable alternatives. (See similar sign-on letter by 100s to Governor Kathy Hochul here.)

All “global citizens” are asked to sign, but especially NY State residents because of profound and imminent statewide implications.

I support the closure of Seneca Meadows landfill at the end of 2025 (when its current permit expires). I also believe NYS must prioritize reduction, reuse, and recycling over renewing expired permits for mega landfills, and eventually extend this policy to all landfills.

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Number of Petitions Signed: 48

What Happens Next?

Once you sign, your name will join thousands of others advocating for change. Please check back to see latest developments. If you wish to stay in touch, please let us know, and we’ll update you on the progress of the campaign, upcoming events, and other ways to help the movement.

Join Today, Lead Tomorrow

The fight against ever-expanding mega-landfills is urgent, but together we can create a wave of change that protects our communities for generations to come. Please share this petition as widely as you can, and raise your voice to legislators by emailing or calling them by clicking the buttons below.

Call or Email Today – Let Your Voice Be Heard.

Your voice has the power to influence decision-makers who can enforce real change. By contacting local and state officials, you can ensure they understand the urgency of stopping the further expansion of Seneca Meadows landfill and prioritizing the health and safety of our communities. Try our easy “2-click” button, below—it takes only a few minutes to reach officeholders.

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Why Contacting Officials Works?

When officials hear from enough constituents, they are compelled to act in some way. Whether you choose to call or email, your effort contributes to a larger movement demanding accountability and sustainable solutions. Together, we can stop the harm caused by mega-landfills and protect our environment for future generations.

Let’s make our voices impossible to ignore—contact these representatives today—from wherever you are in NYS and beyond!

Reminder: Every Moment Counts

What Happens in a Landfill Doesn’t Stay in a Landfill

Pollutants Emitted in Real-time from Seneca Meadows Landfill and LFGTE Facility shown below:

Greenhouse gas (lbs)

4,530,334,000.00

Toxic leachate (gal.)

1,368,750,000.00

The Facility routinely produces an estimated 45 to 60 million gallons of toxic leachate annually, or an average of about 125,000 to 165,000 gallons per day, and had been discharging raw leachate into the Seneca Falls, NY sewer system until at least 2013. 

Pollutants Emitted in Real-time from Seneca Meadows Landfill and LFGTE Facility

Particle pollution (lbs)

687,740.00

Pollutant gases (lbs)

19,286,880.00

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How to Get Involved

Volunteering is easy and flexible—whether you have a few hours to spare or want to take on a larger role, we have opportunities for everyone.

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By joining us, you’ll be part of a growing movement fighting for a healthier, safer future for our community. Together, we can make sure our voices are heard loud and clear.