The GAL 📍

The Greater Albany Landfill, aka Albany’s landfill from 1969 until 1992. Most of it’s ash monofill, at least from 1978-1992. It was replaced by the Rapp Road Landfill to it’s east in 1992, a more modern lined landfill that replaced a sand-mine filled with garbage, that replaced the city’s older landfill in North Albany along I-787.

Too bad they’ve never really considered a serious recycling program in the city, because garbage is such a big business for the city. But it has great views, and it’s going to have some kind of Pine Bush like habitat up there some $20 million dollars later.

🖼️ Photos
Map: Spectacle Lake Trail
Thematic Map: Troy vs Manhattan - A Size Comparison

Back in December 15, 1969

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The mayor and William Carey. A few years ago, before SIC forced their breakup. From the Knickerbocker News.

Thursday February 25, 2021 — The GAL
Thematic Map: Speed Limit on Interstates and State Touring Routes in Capital Region

Dusk From The GAL

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The closed GAL (Greater Albany Landfill) in the Albany Pine Bush at 385 feet above sea level is almost as high as some of the highest dunes in Pine Bush and with just a grass cover, makes for a good place to view the sunset, especially on Saturday evening when the landfill is closed.

Saturday February 15, 2020 — The GAL
Map: Shelving Rock Road and Dacy Clearing Road

Contours

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Looking up at the closed Greater Albany Landfill at about 385 feet elevation to the top of the Rapp Road Landfill which is about 45 feet or 5 stories higher.

Saturday February 15, 2020 — The GAL
Thematic Map: Albany County NY Towns