A massive landfill has been proposed for the site shown above in Whitewater Township.  While the landfill could provide some added tax money, the costs could be quite high in terms of diminished property value, adverse health effects, well and stream pollution, odors and other impacts.  These adverse effects could extend as far as five miles and affect quality of life for most Whitewater Township residents and our eastern Dearborn County neighbors.  It is this threat which prompted us to form Ditch The Dump.

Unfortunately, the Whitewater Township Trustees lack any authority regarding the proposed landfill.  In other words, the landfill could be built even if Whitewater residents object.  Fortunately, the Trustees do have the option of gaining this authority provided you and a majority of the other 5500 Whitewater residents consent.  So, please take a moment to answer the few brief questions below.  You need not be a Whitewater resident to sign this petition and complete this survey.

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* 1. Please provide your contact info so we can let the Whitewater Trustees know that you live in their town or nearby.

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* 2. Do you live within the yellow, five-mile impact zone shown in the map above?

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* 3. A new landfill is not needed to accommodate waste disposal needs in our area.  Given this, are you opposed to the proposed, massive landfill expansion?

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* 4. Do you want the Whitewater Trustees to enact the zoning and other land use controls needed to ensure the landfill expansion does not harm you, your family and neighbors?  

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* 5. Please share your concerns and any other reasons why you signed this petition.  This explanation will allow elected officials and other decision-makers to better understand which solid waste management path is best.  This explanation is vitally important in showing you care deeply about this issue.

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* 6. Is there anything else you'd like to share?

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