The story of the Global Sanitary Landfill in Old Bridge Township, New Jersey, is a remarkable journey of transformation. Once a burdened site plagued by environmental challenges, it has been reimagined and revitalized as a source of sustainable energy and community pride.  

Amid an urgent need for renewable solutions and a rapidly accelerating energy transition, the transformation of this site into a solar facility powering more than 400 nearby homes stands as a triumph of innovation and possibility. This case study aims to provide municipal leaders with insights into the successful redevelopment of a brownfield site into a renewable energy resource, offering a replicable model for similar projects nationwide.