Given concerns raised by community members regarding the former Montville Landfill, the Medina County Health Department (MCHD) is sharing information to help residents understand the current situation.
History of Montville Landfill
The former Montville Landfill, reportedly located in the 6300 block of Wadsworth Road, stopped accepting material in 1985 and officially closed in 1995. The site remains under the authority of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA).
Like all landfills, the site is required to undergo post-closure care for health and environmental protection. At the Montville Landfill, this includes annual, semiannual and quarterly inspections. These inspections include groundwater quality monitoring and explosive gas monitoring. If a hazard is identified, Ohio EPA would notify MCHD.
In 2022, a methane gas concern was identified on the site. The issue was resolved with no threat to the public. Outside of that methane concern, no other issues have been identified by Ohio EPA. Active air and water monitoring for any potential hazard to the public is ongoing. If any threat were identified, including any cancer-causing hazards, MCHD would notify the public…