High Acres Landfill Operational Updates 3/6/2026

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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 13 and 15. 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:

We will start gas well drilling and its associated construction at the High Acres Landfill beginning on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. We will be installing 9 gas wells in Cell 15 for this project. This scheduled work is due to be completed by the end of the working day today, weather dependent.

We will employ all necessary odor control measures throughout this work, ensuring that all drill cuttings from the boreholes will be transported to and disposed of in the active portion of the landfill immediately during drilling activities. All boreholes will be drilled using a vacuum hood to keep odor to a minimum during drilling operations. All drill bore holes will be promptly covered and not left open overnight.

Our contractors understand that keeping odors to a minimum is a top priority, and we will provide appropriate oversight on this work.

Temporary odors may occur during trenching and construction activities necessary for project completion and future improvements.

Landfill Gas header and Condensate Drain Installation along the East Perimeter Road

Jan 2026 (Construction in progress) Building a State-of-the-Art Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Facility in the Town of Macedon, on High Acres Landfill Property. This project will beneficially utilize landfill gas that is generated when organic material decomposes in a landfill. This RNG Facility will eventually replace High Acres' existing landfill gas-to-electric with landfill gas to pipeline (RNG). — **Jan 2026 (Construction in progress) Building a State-of-the-Art Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Facility in the Town of Macedon, on High Acres Landfill Property.** This project will beneficially utilize landfill gas that is generated when organic material decomposes in a landfill. This RNG Facility will eventually replace High Acres' existing landfill gas-to-electric with landfill gas to pipeline (RNG).

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.

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