Schedler Soil Remediation Meeting Video
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Ridgewood NJ, HIGHLIGHTS- Here’s what this project means for our community:
Village of Ridgewood : Zabriskie-Schedler Property Community Soil Remediation Plan (Nov 13, 2025)
Tag: soil contamination
Why Did Village Officials Deny NJ Health Dept’s Key Soil Testing Recommendation at Schedler Site?
Cover-Up Alleged: Residents Point to NJ Health Dept Report Showing Ignored Recommendation for Community Soil Testing at Schedler Site
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
RIDGEWOOD, NJ – Tensions are escalating in the Schedler community as local residents confront officials over a critical recommendation allegedly ignored—or outright denied—by the project developers and the Village. The controversy centers on soil contamination testing at the Schedler property, a crucial component for ensuring community safety.
Schedler Neighborhood and Park Left in Limbo After NJDEP Intercedes
the staff of the Ridgewood b,llog
Ridgewood NJ, on again, off again “Ridgewood Works” in mysterious ways. Yet again, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) intercedes the Village of Ridgewood’s plans at Schedler and work is postponed.
Details not provided. Soil contamination, the Schedler neighborhood and park plans remain in limbo.
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MORE SOIL CONTAMINATION FOUND AT SCHEDLER PROPERTY IN RIDGEWOOD
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, Results for soil samples taken at the Schedler Property on June 26 and 27, 2024 were finally uploaded to the Village website on August 8. The 6952 page report confirms what residents had reported for years, dangerous and hazardous substances extend beyond the berm into the 7 acre parcel.
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Understanding Fill Material: NJ Guidelines and Best Practices
What is Fill Material?
Ridgewood NJ, in general, “fill” refers to the material placed on land to fill low areas, modify contours, stabilize existing grades, or raise the grade of a location. Typically, fill includes soils, sands, and clays. However, it can also contain non-water-soluble, non-decomposable, inert solids such as rock, gravel, brick, block, concrete, glass, and ceramic products, provided they do not qualify as solid waste according to the Solid Waste Rules at N.J.A.C. 7:26-1.6(a)6. For our purposes, the terms “soil” and “fill” are interchangeable.
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