Mayor Tamburro Insists “Immediate Action Is Necessary"
MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J. – September 24, 2020 – Monroe Township utility and engineering staff met yesterday afternoon with authorities from the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and representatives from BFI/Republic Services to investigate a chemical odor emanating from the closed, BFI Superfund landfill located near a residential neighborhood.
Mayor Tamburro expressed strong concern and demanded immediate action for the impacted residents in Inwood Estates, comprising parts of Lori, Michelle and Lani streets.
“The current situation is unacceptable and requires immediate action by the responsible party (BFI/Republic Services) with oversight from state and federal authorities,” Tamburro said. “Township professionals are in daily contact with the responsible parties to ensure they identify the cause of the odorous chemical vapors and rectify it as quickly and efficiently as possible.”
The investigation at the landfill site continues on a daily basis. The Township has demanded constant communication with the EPA, DEP and BFI/Republic, including a public meeting that will be scheduled in the next several days and held in the near future.
As transparency and public engagement are vital, Mayor Tamburro is asking concerned residents to contact Township Engineer Mark Rasimowicz at 732-605-9440 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or Project Manager Shannon Cenci at 732-610-9856 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if they have questions or can provide additional information.
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All media inquiries may be directed to the Monroe Township’s Public Information Officer Stacey Kennedy at 732-521-4400 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
VOTE 2020 – SECURE BALLOT DROP BOX: The 2020 ballot drop box at the Monroe Township Library is now open for those who wish to deposit their vote-by-mail ballots. The drop box is located outside the Library’s main doors and is under video surveillance. Ballots are collected daily by county election officials. Learn more at VOTE 2020 under helpful links on the Monroe Township website. 
