What “near a landfill” can mean
Landfills vary a lot. Some are closed and capped, some are active, and some have a long history that’s not obvious when you’re house hunting.
A few things people commonly consider:
- Odors & air conditions: can be intermittent and wind-dependent (and can come from other nearby sources too).
- Truck traffic: sometimes the most noticeable day-to-day impact, depending on routes.
- Site history: older sites may have legacy concerns, while newer sites may have different controls.
- What else is nearby: industrial facilities, highways, and other sources can matter more than the landfill itself.
The calm, practical approach
AirScore doesn’t try to “diagnose” health outcomes. It gives you a structured view of long-term air quality context —
including PM2.5 estimates and proximity to major sources like Superfund sites and TRI facilities — so you can make better comparisons.
