New York landfill nears capacity; operator seeks height extension

Seneca Meadows, New York's largest active landfill, is nearing capacity and its operator proposes raising its height to extend operations for decades, despite local opposition. The landfill, already as tall as the Statue of Liberty, highlights the state's waste disposal constraints. The outcome hinges on regulatory approval and community resistance.

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