High Acres Open House will be held on Thursday, August 7th, 2025 from 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm, please click on the flyer below for more information!
ATTENTION RESIDENTIAL DROP-OFF USERS:
RESIDENTIAL CARDBOARD RECYCLING ONLY
· MUST BE BROKEN & FLATTENED DOWN
· MUST BE ABLE TO FIT IN 96-GALLON RECYCLING TOTER
All others will be turned away as the Residential Drop-Off Facility is intended to replace your at-home waste/recycling needs only. NOT FOR COMMERCIAL USE.
Daily Operations:
The active working face is currently located in cells 11, 12 and 13. The working face is processing both rail and street volume and is utilizing clean soil, approved alternative daily cover and the Envirocover machine. The perimeter water/vapor-based neutralizer systems, and truck wash are also in operation.
NYSDEC Odor Hotline and Verification System: (585) 453-2416
A dedicated odor hotline and verification system for residents to report and record any concerns regarding High Acres Landfill and its operation.
Neutralizer Systems in use:
Daily Cover Enviro Cover Machine in use:
Construction Activities:
Temporary odors may occur during trenching and construction activities necessary for project completion and future improvements.
East Perimeter Berm Project is complete. Throughout 2025, the perimeter gas header and leachate conveyance systems will be installed.
We deployed an additional approx. 6 acres of temp cover at the north slope of cells 8 and 9 .
Renewable Energy Powerplant and Landfill Gas Management:
Continuous use of gas collection wells and flares for odor control. Ongoing work includes raising gas collection wells, installing additional horizontal gas collectors, installing gas vacuum lines, and upgrading the gas collection wells for drainage and collection enhancement. Well-raising is a daily activity in coordination with filling operations.
Community and News:
2024 WM Sustainability Report - WM is committed to consistent and meaningful public disclosure and discussion of our sustainability progress through the publication of our annual Sustainability Report. Read the PDF below to learn more.
(Aerial footage of the High Acres Sports Complex)
Please click the link below to access the Town's updates and news regarding WM High Acres Landfill and Recycling Center in the Town of Perinton.
The Ecopark now has a dedicated area accepting NYS returnable beverage containers to help support local charities.
Visit Ecopark at 10 Avion Dr. Rochester, NY 14624
Wednesdays 1:00pm-6:30pm and Saturdays 7:30am-1:00pm
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