Following remediation assessments performed in the late 1990s, an effort began in earnest during late 2003 to remove a large quantity of the refuse and to recycle many materials now valued by society. As a result, the site now contains 15 acres of saltmarsh reclaimed from the landfill. The remaining landfill area has been contained and capped using the latest technology to eliminate potential leaching of contaminate to the aquatic environment. The consolidated portion of the landfill has been sown with native grass seed.

The site's rolling swales will complement the stunning coastline vistas enjoyed by the tens of thousands of visitors the refuge hosts each year. American black ducks and Atlantic brant have already begun using the marsh as resting and feeding habitat.