Air Quality Permit Issued for Proposed Plastics Recycling Facility in Kanawha County
What happened
The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection recently issued an air quality permit for a proposed plastics recycling facility in Quincy, Kanawha County. The company plans to use an incineration process to keep plastics out of landfills, making it its first operation in the United States. The facility is planned for the former 84 Lumber site and is located across the street from Riverside High School.
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Why it matters
The project faces strong opposition from local residents concerned about potential health hazards and emissions. Kanawha County Commission President Ben Salango stated he could not support the business until the owner addressed the concerns of local residents in person.
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Who's involved
- Kanawha CountyThe county where the proposed industrial site is located.
- West Virginia Department of Environmental ProtectionThe state agency responsible for issuing the air quality permit for the project.
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The entities involved
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Kanawha County
county in West Virginia, United States
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Quincy
city in and county seat of Gadsden County, Florida, United States
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Riverside High School
former high school located near downtown Riverside, California
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