Lincoln Park pledges enforcement over Ruby Recycling odors; council OKs auction contract for abandoned property

Lincoln Park Mayor Tobin told the City Council the city is joining the Lincoln Park School District to analyze noxious odors and substances coming from the site commonly known as Ruby Recycling and that the city will enforce applicable codes and statutory violations to protect neighborhood residents and nearby students.

The matter drew immediate attention because the facility is adjacent to school property. "The city will continue to enforce all codes and statutory violations to assure the level of safety and comfort that our citizens and students and teachers in the neighborhood and schools deserve," Mayor Tobin said.

Why it matters: the council framed the issue as a public‑health and nuisance concern affecting homes and schools near the recycling site; the mayor described it as an ongoing problem and said the city will stand with the school district as the matter is investigated.

On a separate, formal action, the council unanimously authorized the Lincoln Park Police Department to execute an agreement with Highest Bid Auctions, a Battle Creek auction company, to auction abandoned bicycles and other…