J L Landfill

⚠ Superfund · Ready for anticipated reuse

EPA is conducting the sixth five-year review of the J&L Landfill Superfund site. Its completion is expected by the end of April 2026. The five-year review at the J & L Landfill site gives the public an opportunity to comment about site conditions or concerns.

Location

CityRochester Hills
CountyOakland County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.65560, -83.09590

Contaminants of concern

Contaminated media

Cleanup timeline

  1. Initial Assessment Completed — 07/01/1983
  2. Proposed to the National Priorities List — 06/10/1986
  3. Finalized on the National Priorities List — 03/31/1989
  4. Remedial Investigation Started — 04/24/1989
  5. Remedy Selected — 06/30/1994
  6. Final Remedy Selected — 09/30/1997
  7. Remedial Action Started — 05/19/1996
  8. Final Remedial Action Started — 11/12/1999
  9. Construction Completed — 09/30/1997
  10. Deleted from National Priorities List — Not Yet Achieved

EPA references

Other Superfund sites in Oakland County

EPA-regulated facilities nearby

Understanding this Superfund site

J L Landfill is a federal Superfund site in Michigan. The Superfund program, created by Congress in 1980, addresses sites where hazardous substances have been released or threaten release into the environment. EPA scores potential sites using the Hazard Ranking System; those that score high enough are placed on the National Priorities List.

Current status: Ready for anticipated reuse. EPA considers this site ready for anticipated reuse, meaning cleanup has progressed enough for certain land uses. This does not necessarily mean all contamination has been removed — institutional controls like deed restrictions may limit how the land can be used.

EPA has identified 10 contaminants of concern at this site, including 1,4-dichlorobenzene, 2-butanone (methyl ethyl ketone), acetone. Contamination has been detected in groundwater, solid waste.

If you live near this site and have health concerns, your state health department can provide site-specific guidance. EPA maintains a community involvement program for most NPL sites, and site documents — including the Record of Decision, five-year reviews, and public health assessments — are typically available through EPA's Superfund site profile.