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Commissioners press state over proposed hazardous waste facility expansion in Van Buren Township
Summary
Wayne County commissioners said a recent news notice about a proposed expansion at a hazardous waste facility in Van Buren Township was buried in a local paper and urged better notification; they cited possible volume increases, an expired permit date and requests for clearer state-level outreach.
Several Wayne County commissioners raised concerns about a proposed expansion at a hazardous waste disposal facility in Van Buren Township, expressing frustration with limited public notice and asking for stronger coordination with state regulators.
Commissioner Killeen said she read a local newspaper item about the facility’s proposal and that the notice had been buried in the back pages. “It’s seeking to increase the disposal capability by about 23% or 500,000,000 — I need to get this right — 5,000,000 cubic…
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