Recent News
PPG to collect samples at
Garfield Ave., Union Street
JERSEY CITY, N.J., Jan. 15, 2012- PPG Industries is scheduled to collect soil samples tomorrow through Wednesday at chromium cleanup Site No. 186, which is located at the corner of Garfield Avenue and Union Street.
This work is part of PPG’s ongoing efforts to investigate the nature and extent of contamination in connection at the site, which is among those included in the 2009 judicial consent order.
The collection of samples is being conducted in compliance with New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection regulations. Furthermore, the work will be conducted in compliance with a health and safety plan designed to protect the public and workers.
Come hear about next steps in Garfield Avenue cleanup
JERSEY CITY, N.J., Oct. 20, 2011 – More than 70,000 tons of chromium-contaminated soil have already been removed from the Garfield Avenue Site in an initial cleanup, and preparations are under way to resume excavation in January at an accelerated rate... Read more
New center is located at 71 Carteret Ave.
Representatives
available while
information center
is temporarily closed
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JERSEY CITY, N.J., Jan. 12, 2012 – Representatives remain available to answer questions in connection with PPG Industries’ chromium cleanups while the company’s public information center near the Garfield Avenue cleanup site is temporarily closed.

Officials with the Garfield Avenue Renewal Company, PPG’s wholly owned subsidiary responsible for assisting PPG with community outreach in Jersey City, said they expect the office at 71 Carteret Ave., to resume operations in three to four weeks when electrical service is restored.

Meanwhile, residents and interested parties can continue to communicate with company representatives via:

Telephone: 201-938-0909
Email: info@garfieldavenuerenewal.com
Mail: P.O. Box 15756, Jersey City, N.J. 07305
Air Monitoring
A comprehensive air monitoring program at the Garfield Avenue Site is designed to protect workers and the surrounding community.

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Supplier Opportunities
Learn more about PPG Industries' goal to hire Jersey City-based firms for the supply of products and services as its cleanup sites.

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Residential Inspection
Residents living near PPG Industries' chromium cleanup sites can request an inspection of their homes if they suspect chromium waste is in or on their property.

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