Incinerators release toxic air and water pollutants, like dioxins, PFAS, and mercury, that poison surrounding communities and the entire planet. They also generate hazardous waste in the form of toxic ash that must be dealt with.

But Sullivan County is considering building, likely with neighboring counties, a “waste-to-energy” (WTE) facility—that is, an incinerator—to burn our and other counties’ trash.

Download waste to energy talking points as a pdf.

An informational webinar was held on Monday, September 16 at 5 pm. We heard from scientists, advocates, and the real experts: residents of communities burdened with incinerators, who are paying the price with their health.

Watch the webinar here

Then bring what you learn on Monday to the county’s public meeting about its draft solid waste management plan, which includes a feasibility study on building an incinerator.

Add your important voice to the conversation:
Thursday, September 19 at 12 pm
Sullivan County Government Center
100 North St., Monticello

An incinerator would threaten our health, our environment and our economy. Help us protect Sullivan and the surrounding counties!