What happened to the asbestos from the Clifton Avenue demolition site?
Rodrick’s response:
“Asbestos is approved to go to the Ocean County Landfill… it’s supposed to be wetted and transported for disposal by a licensed expert.”
But then why were Toms River Public Works employees directed to do the demolition and removal instead of a licensed asbestos abatement contractor? Public Works employees are not licensed, trained in asbestos abatement, or properly equipped with health and safety gear. 
This is a serious concern — not just policy — because:
Asbestos is regulated hazardous material that must be managed under strict procedures. NJ and federal law require the use of licensed professionals for asbestos removal and disposal to prevent airborne fiber release and serious health risks. Workers must be trained, monitored, and provided with proper protective equipment. 
Ocean County Landfill can accept asbestos-containing waste — but only if it has been handled, containerized, and transported according to state and federal regulations. That includes wetting, sealing, and documented shipment; and disposal into a designated area with proper coverings and record-keeping. 
Asbestos waste does not just go in with regular debris, and there are strict conditions on how it’s transported and unloaded to avoid breaking containers or releasing fibers. 
So if that’s the case — why were Public Works staff doing this work without training, certification, or approved protective gear? This isn’t just a procedural error — it’s a potential liability and a health risk for employees and the Toms River community.
When the resident asked why the county and state opened an investigation, Rodrick replied “because you and your friends told them.”
That response shifts blame instead of taking responsibility for the apparent mishandling of hazardous materials.
FACT CHECK:
Asbestos disposal at Ocean County Landfill is allowed under NJ regulations — but only when proper protocols and licensed experts are involved. 
Licensed asbestos abatement procedures include wetting materials, containment, hazard training, and use of a certified team — not untrained Public Works crews. 
This is not just paperwork — it’s about health, safety, and accountability.
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Daniel Rodrick’s chaos is reckless and dangerous to Toms River employees and residents.
We deserve transparency, responsible leadership, and safe handling of hazardous materials — not stonewalling and misdirection.
In addition to the Proposed Clifton Avenue Park, Daniel Rodrick directed the Department of Public Works to complete demolition on 2 properties the Township acquired through Eminent Domain (Guttman and Huppert) and the Cox Cro Horse Farm, that Daniel Rodrick wants to turn into a “spray park and festival grounds.” The demolition of the additional 3 properties occurred before the Clifton Avenue site, so if Public Works employees were not protected from asbestos during one, they were not protected on any of them and we know, a licensed contractor was not used, so how did Ocean County Landfill accept the waste. Daniel Rodrick has a lot of questions to be answered on these properties and the review of the Preliminary Assessment Report prepared by Marathon Engineering & Environmental Services, Inc. in July 2025 to satisfy the requirements of the State’s Green Acres Program does not mention asbestos, as it should not, since NJDEP does not regulate asbestos unless it has contaminated land, water or air, but the report does make recommendations to investigate and remediate historic pesticide use on the property. The report also states that no underground or aboveground tanks were identified and two (20 groundwater monitoring wells were observed adjacent to the site on Batchelor Street and they were unclear as to the use of those wells in any remediation projects. The questionnaire in Appendix I states there are no reports documenting any “asbestos surveys, asbestos abatement or removal activities and no asbestos management plan.”
There is still a lot more to be examined on these sites, but for now, here are the disposal documents for your review and notice, there is no mention of any asbestos disposal, all waste/wood/bulky. Not the same.
Daniel Rodrick continues to risk residents, employees and the financial stability of Toms River. Toms River Deserves Better!!! NOW!!! Recall Daniel Rodrick Now!