Winters Bros. Waste Systems owner Jimmy Winters penned an essay in the March 17, 2022 edition of Newsday about what he sees as the necessary legislative steps to increase recycling on Long Island. "The attempt to promote and instill more green-centric waste management...

The Long Island Advance recently ran two articles regarding the Winters Rail Terminal and the approval process for such a project. The first article, "The plan for the Winters Bros. rail" discusses the different aspects of the project, providing context for why such a...

The Winters Rail Terminal will utilize freight trains to address waste issues and move goods across Long Island while reducing traffic and improving air quality. This Newsday piece examines the growing freight train industry on Long Island and all of the benefits that...

  Dear Neighbors, The Winters Rail Terminal is an important part of the proposed solution to the solid waste crisis facing Long Island with the closure of the Brookhaven landfill. This rail project, which would be located in an industrial area of Yaphank, is...

Winters Bros. is committed to engage with and support the communities in which we operate. We believe all people, regardless of race, ethnicity, creed, income, national origin, or education level should have the right to participate in public decisions and actions...

We know there is confusion about why Winters Bros. has to seek the approval of the Surface Transportation Board (STB) for the Winters Rail Terminal. We hope this clarifies our interactions with the STB and why they are required. The Winters Rail Terminal is an...

With the impending closure of the Brookhaven Landfill in 2024, several plans have emerged touting they are the most efficient solution to managing society’s waste. One such project was the Brookhaven ashfill, which suggested incineration as the best means of handling...

For years, the increase in traffic congestion has brought Long Island to a standstill, affording the region the nickname “Gridlock Island.” Cars and trucks jam the road. There is a better way to transport materials that reduces truck traffic and improves our overall...

May 13, 2021 - Update #8 The Winters Rail Terminal is on track, and we appreciate your interest in this important project. In this issue of the newsletter, we discuss the environmental benefits of increased rail capacity in managing Long Island's waste needs. For more...

April 16, 2021 - Update #7 The Winters Rail Terminal is on track, and we appreciate your interest in this important project. In this issue of the newsletter, we discuss the impending closure of the Brookhaven Landfill in 2024 and the looming waste crisis on Long...

The Winters Rail Terminal is on track, and we appreciate your interest in this important project. In this issue of the newsletter, we discuss the impending closure of the Brookhaven Landfill in 2024 and the looming waste crisis on Long Island. For more information,...

March 4, 2021 - Update #5The Winters Rail Terminal is on track, and we appreciate your interest in this important project. In this issue of the newsletter, we discuss the need for increased, off-island transportation capacity. The Winters Rail Terminal provides an...

February 26, 2021 - Update #4The Winters Rail Terminal is on track, and we appreciate your interest in this important project. In this issue of the newsletter, we share with you the concerted efforts being made by Winters Bros. to foster and maintain an open and...

Winters Rail Terminal On Track With New Website As we continue to make progress in bringing the Winters Rail Terminal to fruition, it only seemed right to create an information hub for all things related to the project! The Winters Rail Terminal website provides...

The Winters Rail Terminal is on track, and we appreciate your interest in this important project. In this issue of the newsletter, we share with you some information about Winters Bros. and Brookhaven Rail, LLC, the rail carrier developer of the proposed Solid...

The Solution to Long Island's Waste Problem is on Track Long Island is currently experiencing a waste crisis. The imminent closure of the Brookhaven Landfill in 2024 will displace more than 1,000,000 tons of waste each year.  Winters Bros. is creatively working to...