Press Conference: Illegal Dumpsite Cleanup

This press conference held by Clermont County, Ohio, on October 31, 2025, announced the commencement of a major cleanup project of an illegal dumpsite in Gan Township. The cleanup involves the removal of approximately 24,000 tons of solid waste from a 7-acre site, including hazardous materials and construction debris. The project is funded by a $2.5 million Brownfield grant awarded by the Ohio Department of Development, which was secured through a successful application by the Clermont County Land Bank. The Land Bank, established in 2022, is leading the remediation effort with the goal of returning the property to productive private sector use. The cleanup contract was awarded to Buckeye Elm as the construction partner following a request for proposal process. Multiple agencies, including the Ohio EPA, Clermont County Public Health, and local government officials, have collaborated on this long-term effort, which has spanned over 17 years of legal and environmental challenges. The cleanup is expected to be completed by early January 2026.