Biodiversity &
Site Closure
We view our relationships with the communities we serve as long-term partnerships in protecting and respecting our shared environment. From the permitting process to operating protocols and eventual site closure, we consider the environmental impact that our businesses have on local habitats and the surrounding communities.
At many of our larger landfills, we have established buffer zones using native plants and vegetation to encourage local wildlife and integrate seamlessly with the surrounding landscape. As a part of the permitting process, we engage with local communities to establish closure plans that effectively restore the land to a condition consistent with the biodiversity of the surrounding environment.
Strengthening Biodiversity
ThThe grasslands and surrounding property near the Blue Ridge Landfill in Pennsylvania are home to numerous species, providing a stopping point for migration or a local breeding ground. Waste Connections’ biodiversity efforts support the local ecology and highlight the importance of balance between human activity and nature.
