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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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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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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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