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Residents complain about hazardous-waste appointment policy, allege ongoing noise from Intel plant
Summary
Two residents told the council Feb. 5 that Chandler's recycling center turned them away without an appointment and that loud steam/noise events from the Intel plant are disrupting nearby neighborhoods; council members asked staff to reexamine reservation requirements and look into mitigation.
Chandler — During unscheduled public comment on Feb. 5, resident George Ritchie said he was refused service at the Chandler recycling center when he tried to drop off used antifreeze because he lacked an appointment and urged the city to make hazardous-material disposal easier and more accessible.
"I was refused because I didn't have an appointment," Ritchie said, describing the staff at the center as "unbelievably entitled" and urging the city to simplify drop-off procedures. Council member Landa responded that council had previously asked why the center requires reservations and suggested staff revisit the policy during the upcoming budget cycle so residents could more easily dispose of hazardous materials.
Ritchie also alleged recurring, high-intensity noise from the Intel plant near Dobson and Ocotillo that penetrates homes at night. He said the city's compliance measurements were not capturing the problem; council members asked staff to look into identification and mitigation options. The transcript does not record staff findings or a formal action on these complaints.
Residents seeking follow-up should request a staff response or agenda item; the meeting transcript records council members asking staff to examine reservation and noise-mitigation issues but includes no formal timeline for reporting back.
