Title

The Island Dump : an elegy. What we do with our trash speaks volumes

Source

Island Journal

Date

2014

Pages

30-32

Abstract

History of island landfills, or "The Dump" and of Vinalhaven's in particular, and how they have evolved from where they once held everything which often lead to health problems. In the late 1990's Vinalhaven residents formed a committee that created a more suitable way of disposing refuse that has help create a more sustainable island environment.

Subjects

Fills (Earthwork), Vinalhaven Island (Me.)--History

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