Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Madison County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in environment
Landfill tonnage limit modification and environmental review
The county wants to modify the landfill's annual tonnage limit and formally found the change won't significantly harm the environment. The Board also bumped up landfill leachate costs by $100,000 after a wet spring.
Proposed DEC leachate and landfill gas regulations
The state is floating new rules for landfill leachate and greenhouse gas emissions. The comment window closes September 9, and the county is working with other municipalities to push back on the financial hit.
Rising landfill tonnage and capacity constraints
Landfill tonnage is 7.4% above normal, largely from construction and demolition waste. The permit modification that would add capacity won't be decided for roughly two years, so the county is staying within its 60,000-ton annual cap until then.
Landfill tonnage rising
Construction and demolition waste is piling up faster than expected — if the trend continues, the county may have to divert larger projects later this year and is accelerating its landfill permit modification.
Community clean-up program expanded for 2026
Every town and the City of Oneida get 10 free landfill tons (villages 5) for community clean-ups, and roadside roadkill disposal remains free.