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Brookfield Landfill: Cleaning Up a Toxic Dump

Case Number # 1788

Between 1974 and 1980, tens of thousands of gallons of toxic industrial waste were dumped illegally at the Brookfield landfill in Staten Island. It was one of five New York City landfills involved in a 1982 federal investigation into illegal dumping which sent a city Department of Sanitation official and a hauling operator to prison. While cleanup has concluded at the four other landfills involved in the 1982 investigation, work still has yet to begin on the Brookfield site in Staten Island.

Earthjustice is representing Staten Island residents in a lawsuit against the city of New York to force the cleanup of this abandoned toxic waste dump.

Northern Great Kills Civic Association

Press Releases

Case Closed on Staten Island Toxic Waste Lawsuit
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Residents settle suit against city, officials agree to a 2013 cleanup of abandoned toxic waste site
Staten Island Residents Rejoice Over Clean-up Beginning at Brookfield Landfill
Monday, April 5, 2010
Local civic association sued city in 2008 over clean-up delays
City Budgets $141 Million for Toxic Waste Cleanup at Staten Island Site
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Residents hope city's commitment means cleanup will begin at long last
Staten Islanders Sue for Toxic Waste Dump Cleanup
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Fed up with years of inaction by city and state, residents seek justice
Decades of Delay in Landfill Cleanup Prompts Lawsuit by Staten Islanders
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Fed up with years of inaction, residents will sue to clean up site of illegal toxic waste dumping