The Smell of Success

New York State’s landfill design and operation codes are perhaps the strictest in the United States, but that doesn’t guarantee success. Albany’s landfill was plagued by poor gas management that prompted plenty of complaints. Suddenly, at the peak of summer, residents are realizing the landfill no longer stinks. A plastic liner and clay cover is being installed. Even the Colonie village mayor–appropriately named Frank Leak–has conceded there has been a favorable change.