Toxic Waste: New Jersey's 10 most polluted sites

New Jersey is still grappling with the toxic residue of its industrial past.

With 114 Superfund sites, including some of the most dangerous accumulations of chemical waste in all of America, the Garden State has a legacy unbefitting its name.

But the good news is that these locations have been identified, cordoned off and are being treated to remove or isolate the poisonous remains before they can further infiltrate our water and air.

Using the Hazard Ranking System score, a U.S. EPA formula based on the threats presented by hazardous waste at a particular location, the Asbury Park Press has compiled the 10 most toxic sites in New Jersey.

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A score above 28.5 qualifies a site for inclusion on the National Priorities list, which makes it eligible for Superfund-financed clean-up. These are the worst of the worst.

As you'll see in the countdown, New Jersey's most troubled spots are some of the most corrupted lands that America has to offer:

10. Shieldalloy Corp., Newfield (Gloucester Co.)

9. Vineland Chemical Co., Vineland (Cumberland Co.)

8. Burnt Fly Bog, Marlboro, (Monmouth Co.)

7. Bridgeport Rental & Oil Services, Bridgeport (Gloucester Co.)

6. Kil-Tone Company, Vineland (Cumberland Co.)

5. Lone Pine Landfill, Freehold Twp. (Monmouth Co.)

4. GEMS Landfill, Gloucester (Camden Co.)

3. CPS/Madison Industries, Old Bridge (Middlesex Co.)

2. Helen Kramer Landfill, Mantua (Gloucester Co.)

1. Lipari Landfill, Pitman (Gloucester Co.)

Start the countdown: Shieldalloy Corp.

Russ Zimmer: 732-557-5748, razimmer@app.com, @russzimmer