Fines Transfer Station $20,208 for Solid Waste Violations in Oxford
Summary
MassDEP issued a $20,208 penalty to Oxford Transfer Station, LLC, a subsidiary of Casella Waste Systems, for violations of state solid waste regulations at its facility in Oxford. During a September 2024 inspection, MassDEP observed significant dust emissions from open facility doors and found the company lacked an operational misting system for dust and odor control. The company also failed to provide the required 24-hour written notification to MassDEP regarding an operational disruption. Under a consent order, the company must pay the penalty and implement corrective measures.
What changed
MassDEP issued an enforcement action against Oxford Transfer Station, LLC for violations of Massachusetts solid waste regulations including: operating without an operational misting system to control dust and odors from its receiving building, and failure to provide the required 24-hour written notification of an operational disruption.\n\nAffected parties operating transfer stations or similar solid waste facilities should ensure dust and odor suppression systems are operational and maintained, and that any operational disruptions are reported to MassDEP in writing within 24 hours as required. The consent order requires the company to install a misting dust and odor suppression system with backup, develop an operations plan for system use, and report on discussions with the Town of Oxford regarding site assignment modifications.
What to do next
- Pay the $20,208 penalty under the consent order
- Submit a permit application to install a misting dust and odor suppression system and backup system
- Submit an operations plan detailing how the company and employees will utilize and supervise the misting system
- Report to MassDEP outcomes and documentation related to discussions with the Town of Oxford for facility site assignment modification
Penalties
$20,208
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Press Release MassDEP Fines Transfer Station for Solid Waste Violations in Oxford
For immediate release: 4/16/2026
- Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
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BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has issued a $20,208 penalty to Oxford Transfer Station, LLC, a subsidiary of Vermont-based Casella Waste Systems, for several violations of state solid waste regulations that occurred at its facility located at 200 Leicester Street in Oxford.
During an inspection in September 2024, MassDEP observed a significant amount of dust coming from the open doors of the facility’s receiving building. The company did not have an operational misting system to control dust and odors, which contributed to an incident of air pollution in the building. The company also failed to notify MassDEP in writing within 24 hours, as required, of a disruption to its operation.
“Transfer stations play an important role in the disposal of our trash, and they have a responsibility to comply with solid waste regulations that protect the environment and public health,” said Andrea Briggs, acting director of MassDEP’s Central Regional Office in Worcester. “Timely reporting ensures that potential risks are addressed quickly, and corrective and preventive measures are taken.”
Under the terms of MassDEP’s consent order, the Oxford Transfer Station has agreed to pay the $20,208 penalty. The company is also required to submit to MassDEP a permit application to install a misting dust and odor suppression system and backup system, as well as an operations plan detailing how the company and its employees will utilize and supervise the misting system and backup consistently for all trucks releasing waste loads. Additionally, the company must report to MassDEP the outcomes and copies of documentation related to discussions with the Town of Oxford to pursue a modification to the facility’s existing site assignment.
Media Contact
Fabienne Alexis, Public Affairs Assistant Director / MassDEP
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Phone
Call Fabienne Alexis, Public Affairs Assistant Director / MassDEP at 857-274-7522
Online
Email Fabienne Alexis, Public Affairs Assistant Director / MassDEP at fabienne.alexis@mass.gov
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Media Contact
Fabienne Alexis, Public Affairs Assistant Director / MassDEP
Phone
Call Fabienne Alexis, Public Affairs Assistant Director / MassDEP at 857-274-7522
Online
Email Fabienne Alexis, Public Affairs Assistant Director / MassDEP at fabienne.alexis@mass.gov
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