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municipalauthorities.org | 21 LLARC is proud to be recertified as a Wildlife Habitat by the Wildlife Habitat Council. Turkeys, turtles, deer, and bald eagles are not uncommon to those who visit. On Sundays from May through October, the Nature Trail, six miles round-trip, is open to the public. If it is a clear day, visitors may stop at the western or eastern overlook pavilions to take in a panoramic 25+ mile view. There are even free mounted binoculars. Several years ago, a local church held an Easter sunrise service at the eastern pavilion. A playground and picnic table provide shade and fun for families. Hundreds of people have visited LLARC by car, bicycle, or Amish buggy for recreation since the trail opened in 2011. Throughout the year, CCSWA staff provide landfill tours and educational sessions to private, public, and home-schooled students, as well as families. Other visitors include municipal environmental groups, elected officials, and professional organizations. The Pennsylvania chapter of the Solid Waste Association of North America, Keystone SWANA, brings their members for learning sessions on technology and innovations at the landfill. Related businesses contact Watts for solar energy projects and pilot projects to evaluate innovations like erosion control material. There is no paid advertising to get people to visit LLARC as a destination. There is just its website, Facebook, and LinkedIn posts, and most of all, word of mouth. “I was blown away by all that you're doing at the site and am so grateful for the opportunity to see it all firsthand,” remarked one recent visitor. Solid waste management is essential, indeed. But who knew a landfill could be so enjoyable? S Koi pond near administration office LLARC Entrance Pavilion with weather station Stormwater Terraces Windmill