The hearing had been scheduled for Tuesday, August 4, 2026, and was intended to gather public testimony on BRADS' application for a major permit modification. According to DEP, the hearing is being postponed and will be rescheduled for a later date. The agency said additional notifications will be issued once a new hearing date has been selected.
The BRADS Landfill, located on Burma Road in Blythe Township near St. Clair, is seeking approval for modifications to its existing solid waste permit. The application has drawn significant public interest, prompting DEP to schedule the hearing to allow residents, local officials, and other stakeholders an opportunity to provide comments.
The proposed modification comes just months after DEP renewed BRADS' operating permit through January 20, 2035, following a lengthy review process that included a public hearing in 2024, multiple rounds of technical reviews, and additional permit conditions. Those conditions included enhanced groundwater monitoring, updated traffic management requirements, improved litter control measures, and revised landfill development plans.
BRADS has remained the focus of community attention in recent years due to concerns over landfill operations, including odor complaints and leachate management. DEP has continued to review permit applications and oversee compliance at the facility while residents have remained active in the public review process.
DEP has not provided a reason for the postponement. No new date has been announced.
Residents wishing to participate in the public hearing are encouraged to watch for future announcements from DEP regarding the rescheduled date and any updated procedures for providing testimony.