Pinelands Park Landfill Post Closure Activities

The Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA) manages two key environmental facilities in Atlantic County, New Jersey: the Howard F. Haneman Environmental Park, a solid waste complex in Egg Harbor Township, and the City Island Treatment Plant, a wastewater treatment facility in Atlantic City. The solid waste complex spans approximately 360 acres, including a 102-acre landfill site, and supports activities such as recycling, composting, and a renewable natural gas (RNG) landfill methane project. The wastewater treatment plant, operational since 1978, serves 14 local communities and incorporates sustainable energy sources, including power purchased from the nearby 7.5 MW Jersey-Atlantic Wind Farm and a 500 kW solar photovoltaic system. ACUA emphasizes financial responsibility and environmental stewardship in its operations. The contract solicitation titled "Pinelands Park Landfill Post Closure Activities" (solicitation number 2026-RFP-18) was posted on May 12, 2026, with a response deadline of June 11, 2026. This solicitation falls under the New Jersey Solid Waste agency and focuses on post-closure tasks related to the landfill, likely involving ongoing site management, monitoring, and environmental compliance to ensure responsible closure activities. Points of contact for this project include Sam Nutile, Solid Waste Manager, and Oren Thomas, Procurement and Contracts Manager. The contract reflects ACUA’s continued commitment to maintaining environmental integrity and operational oversight at its landfill sites.