Under a new proposal, the Robindale site is the end of the line for 1/3 of the acid rock in Centre County. Talking to residents by the site, this idea brings up bad memories and a negative look to the future.

Many are not surprised this Robindale site could be used for dumping again. It is in a remote area of Indiana County, east of Route 403. Those who live here know when trucks come through they leave mud, dust and a rough road behind. One neighbor says even having a cup of coffee on the porch is difficult.

Another concern is pollution even though officials say the acid rock will be mixed with fly-ash to neutralize the rock.

Kathleen Orner lives by the dumpsite. She tells Channel 6 News, "Not much you can do if they decide to do it. There isn't much that we can do to stop it."

The trucks carrying the acid rock will drive right along Route 403. Strongstown is a relatively small community in Indiana County. It has traffic but it is delivery trucks and cars.

An increase in truck traffic doesn't thrill neighbors along Route 403. They don't think it is necessary and they worry about the condition of their road. They believe the trucks will damage the pavement. When conditions are not good on the road with snow and rain, residents worry about speeding trucks and accidents, especially with children living along the road.

No one Channel 6 News talked with seems happy with this proposal. For them, there are more questions than answers.

Pat Rebovich lives along Route 403. She tells Channel 6 News, "Well, I'd rather them not come down this road. It is a bumpy road and there are joggers down the road."

Anita Stem also lives along Route 403 and agreed "It is narrow. It is in bad condition and we have a lot of traffic as it is. So, it is a lot of change. I'm pretty close to the road so I'll probably get a lot of noise."

Channel 6 News is told to bring the acid rock to the Robindale site will take about a year and 7,000 truckloads. This could start this summer if PennDot gets the permits.