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Aries Linden Biosolids Gasification Facility Reaches Financial Close

FRANKLIN, TN and LINDEN, NJ – (October 30, 2019) – Aries Clean Energy has successfully completed the $65 million financial close for the Aries Linden Biosolids Gasification Facility in New Jersey, and construction has commenced. The financing included $50 million of “Green” tax-exempt bonds issued through the Union County Improvement Authority. This facility will divert 130,000 tons of biosolids from local landfills annually, and it will provide the lowest cost option for biosolids disposal in the NY/NJ Metropolitan area.

“The Linden facility will be the most advanced biosolids processing facility in the world utilizing our patented fluidized bed technology. By using our environmentally friendly, renewable system, we will convert biosolids into completely renewable, beneficial products. We are looking forward to investing in the local community and serving the region with sustainable biosolids solutions that will contribute to a cleaner, greener, healthier planet. – Greg Bafalis, CEO of Aries Clean Energy

For more information, please see the press release.

Aries Clean Energy’s New Jersey Biosolids Gasification Facility To Set New Standards In Wastewater Industry

LINDEN, NJ and FRANKLIN, TN – (October 17, 2019) – Aries Clean Energy was joined by local officials and dignitaries to break ground on New Jersey’s first biosolids-only gasification facility on Tuesday. The Aries Linden Biosolids Gasification Facility will bring environmental and sustainable benefits to the area by processing 430 tons of biosolids daily into clean renewable energy.

“This Aries system eliminates the need for environmentally harmful landfilling or incineration of biosolids, while producing beneficial renewable energy and biochar.  We believe this truly is a beneficial and disruptive technology that will revolutionize the wastewater treatment industry and establish itself as the best available control technology for biosolids disposal and serve as a model for others” – Greg Bafalis, CEO Aries Clean Energy

For more information, please see the press release.

Aries Clean Energy Completes Environmental Permitting for World’s First Large-Scale Biosolids Gasification Facility

LINDEN, NJ and FRANKLIN, TN – (July 15, 2019) –Aries Clean Energy has received all approvals required to construct New Jersey’s first biosolids-only gasification facility. The plant will bring environmental and sustainable benefits to the area by processing 400 tons of biosolids daily into clean renewable energy.

“Aries patented gasification system eliminates the need for environmentally harmful landfilling or incineration of biosolids, while producing beneficial renewable energy and biochar.  We believe this truly is a beneficial and disruptive technology that will revolutionize the wastewater treatment industry and establish itself as the best available control technology for biosolids disposal” – Gregory Bafalis, CEO Aries Clean Energy

For more information, please see the press release.

SDL Portal

SDL Portal

Overview

Through our partner, Spatial Data Logic (SDL), the Building Department now offers residents, property owners, and contractors convenient online access to a wide range of property and permit information. The SDL Portal is a secure, cloud-based web application that connects directly to the municipality’s management software, ensuring real-time access to accurate and up-to-date data.

With the SDL Portal, you can easily search for property information, view permit and inspection history, pay permit fees, and track the progress of ongoing applications—all from the comfort of your home or office.

Features and Benefits

With your SDL Portal account, you can:

  • Search permits by address, owner name, or permit number
  • View assessed property values and tax lot information
  • Access inspection history and see the status of scheduled or completed inspections
  • Track your permit process from application to approval
  • Schedule inspections directly through the portal
  • Pay for permit fees securely online
  • View town maps with zoning, property class, and flood zone overlays
  • Access additional property information, including violations, complaints, and certificates

Click here* to set up your SDL Account.

Property Information

Each property page within the SDL Portal offers a comprehensive view of property details, including:

  • Basic Property Data: Tax lot, address, and owner information
  • Permit Information: Active and historical permits, including type, issue date, and status
  • Inspections: Scheduled and completed inspections with results
  • Complaints and Violations: Any open or resolved code enforcement cases
  • Certificates and Licenses: Certificates of occupancy, continued use, and other related documents

Authorized town staff can view additional data through secure login, while the public can access over 50 property information items, depending on town configuration.

Key Benefits:

  • Summary of department data about a property all on one page
  • Links to detailed permit and inspection records
  • Easy navigation between related properties and applications

Search Function

The Search Tool in the SDL Portal allows users to locate information quickly and accurately, even with limited details.

You can search by:

  • Full or partial address
  • Full or partial owner name
  • Block and lot number
  • Permit or control number

This advanced search capability is available throughout the portal, helping users fill out forms, locate permits, or access map-based information efficiently.

Search Features Include:

  • Text-based and map-based search options
  • Advanced search filters for specific permit details
  • User-friendly navigation and quick results

Maps and GIS Features

The SDL Portal’s interactive Maps Page integrates Geographic Information System (GIS) data with a modern, intuitive interface. This feature allows users to explore property and zoning data visually and understand the geographic context of town-wide information.

Map Tools and Layers Include:

  • Property Maps: Click on any property to access its details
  • Zoning Maps: View zoning districts, historical districts, and ward boundaries
  • Utility Maps: Access information on water, sewer, and waste systems
  • Construction Permit Data: Filter by date range, work type, permit status, or construction cost
  • Property Classification: View residential, commercial, and vacant land data
  • Flood Plain and Environmental Overlays: See flood zones and environmental districts
  • Heatmaps and Animations: Display permit activity trends over time

The Google Maps base layer provides familiar navigation and Street View integration, allowing users to visualize properties and surrounding areas directly within the SDL Portal.

* External Link Notice– Clicking any external link will cause you to leave the City of Linden website and access a site not maintained or controlled by the City. The City of Linden is not responsible for, and cannot guarantee the accuracy of, the content, security, availability, relevance, timeliness, or completeness of information on external websites, nor does it endorse any views, products, or services they may offer.








SDL Portal

Spatial Data Logic (SDL)

* External Link Notice– Clicking any external link will cause you to leave the City of Linden website and access a site not maintained or controlled by the City. The City of Linden is not responsible for, and cannot guarantee the accuracy of, the content, security, availability, relevance, timeliness, or completeness of information on external websites, nor does it endorse any views, products, or services they may offer.

SID Advantage Card – Uptown Linden Incorporated

Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and Uptown Linden present the SID Advantage Card. Receive a 20% discount at participating establishments. Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for the SID Advantage Card and participating establishments.

Call Uptown Linden Incorporated at 908-718-5831 for more information.

Participating establishments: