# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Sacrifice Zone & Proposed Van Keuren Waste Facility - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 23 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Tue, 23 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join us in person to discuss The Sacrifice Zone & the proposed Van Keuren Waste Facility. Hosted by NJEJA, Barrow Mansion & BAPC.About this EventThe Sacrifice Zone & Proposed Van Keuren Waste FacilityEvent address change to the Barrow Mansion in Jersey CitySummaryJoin us for a screening of The Sacrifice Zone, an award-winning documentary about environmental justice in Newark's Ironbound neighborhood, followed by a community discussion with Brooke Helmick of the New Jersey Environmental Justice Alliance on the proposed Van Keuren Waste Facility and its potential impacts on Jersey City and the surrounding region.About This EventWhat happens when waste infrastructure is proposed next to communities that are already facing environmental burdens?Join local residents, advocates, and community leaders for a screening of The Sacrifice Zone, a powerful documentary that examines environmental justice issues in Newark's Ironbound neighborhood and the fight against disproportionate pollution in overburdened communities.Following the film, Brooke Helmick of the New Jersey Environmental Justice Alliance will lead a discussion about the proposed Van Keuren Waste Facility and what it could mean for Jersey City, Hudson County, and the future of regional greenway projects.This event is FREE and ADA Accessible. Food and light refreshments will be provided.Van Keuren Waste Facility and The Sacrifice ZoneThe proposed facility at 25 Van Keuren Avenue would process up to 750 tons of waste and recyclables per day, generate hundreds of truck trips through local streets, and operate for extended daily hours. Residents and environmental advocates have raised concerns about cumulative pollution impacts, air quality, traffic safety, noise, and the continued concentration of industrial facilities in communities that already bear a disproportionate environmental burden. The site also sits near a potential entrance to the Bergen Arches and along the proposed route connecting Jersey City to the future Essex-Hudson Greenway, raising questions about how expanded waste operations could affect efforts to create safer, healthier, and more accessible public green spaces and active transportation corridors.The Sacrifice Zone tells the story of Newark's Ironbound community and its decades-long struggle against environmental racism and the siting of polluting facilities in working-class communities of color. The film follows environmental justice advocates fighting to end the pattern of treating certain neighborhoods as dumping grounds for regional waste and industrial activity.This conversation asks an important question: Should Jersey City continue to absorb environmental impacts that primarily benefit a wider region? The proposed Van Keuren facility has become a focal point in that debate, raising concerns about whether Jersey City is being asked to shoulder additional waste infrastructure despite existing environmental and public health challenges.Through film, community dialogue, and local organizing, this event will explore how the issues depicted in The Sacrifice Zone are playing out today in Jersey City—and what residents can do to advocate for a healthier, more equitable future. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/36107980-6cf6-11f1-b52f-397617372ce5-rimg-w493-h740-dcf2f2ee-gmir.jpg Agenda?: 06:00 PM - 06:30 AMIntroductionsInfo: Enjoy complimentary food and light refreshments while connecting with fellow community members.?: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PMThe Sacrifice Zone Film ScreeningInfo: The Sacrifice Zone is a documentary about residents of Newark's Ironbound neighborhood fighting against the concentration of polluting facilities in their community. The film explores environmental justice, public health, and the impact of waste infrastructure on local neighborhoods.?: 07:30 PM - 08:00 PMPresentation & Community Discussion on the proposed Van Keuren Waste FacilityHost: Brooke HelmickInfo: The proposed Van Keuren Waste Facility would bring a large-scale waste transfer operation to Jersey City near several residential neighborhoods and future greenway projects, including the Essex-Hudson Greenway and Bergen Arches. Community members have raised concerns about potential increases in truck traffic, air pollution, noise, and impacts on quality of life. This event aims to educate the public about the proposal, encourage community engagement, and support efforts to advocate for cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable uses of this important corridor. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/jersey-city/the-sacrifice-zone-and-proposed-van-keuren-waste-facility/100001991465241145 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Entertainment, health-wellness, Workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: The Barrow Mansion - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Jersey City - **state**: NJ - **country**: United States - **location**: The Barrow Mansion - **lat**: 40.719492 - **long**: -74.0461364 - **full address**: The Barrow Mansion, 83 Wayne Street, Jersey City, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Sacrifice Zone & Proposed Van Keuren Waste Facility - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/e2b001f19441ec13a465627b9c3d807d59625a9631d07ddc44c2c31ff73e19b1-rimg-w1200-h900-dcf0f2f0-gmir.jpg?v=1781323942 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Sacrifice Zone & Proposed Van Keuren Waste Facility being held? - **A:** The Sacrifice Zone & Proposed Van Keuren Waste Facility takes place on Tue, 23 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Tue, 23 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm at The Barrow Mansion, 83 Wayne Street, Jersey City, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Sacrifice Zone & Proposed Van Keuren Waste Facility? - **A:** The Sacrifice Zone & Proposed Van Keuren Waste Facility is organized by Bergen Arches Preservation Coalition. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "The Sacrifice Zone & Proposed Van Keuren Waste Facility", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/e2b001f19441ec13a465627b9c3d807d59625a9631d07ddc44c2c31ff73e19b1-rimg-w1200-h900-dcf0f2f0-gmir.jpg?v=1781323942", "startDate": "2026-06-23", "endDate": "2026-06-23", "url": "https://allevents.in/jersey-city/the-sacrifice-zone-and-proposed-van-keuren-waste-facility/100001991465241145", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "The Barrow Mansion", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "83 Wayne Street", "postalCode": "07302", "addressLocality": "Jersey City", "addressRegion": "NJ", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "40.719492", "longitude": "-74.0461364" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Join us in person to discuss The Sacrifice Zone & the proposed Van Keuren Waste Facility. 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