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Residents tell council Capital Recycling is a long-running nuisance; company agrees to meet
Summary
Greater Washington Park residents told the council the Capital Recycling site produces smoke, noise, debris, pests and vehicle damage; the company’s attorney said the business has operated for 20 years and will work with the community; council ordered follow-up meetings and ongoing reviews every two weeks.
Residents from Greater Washington Park told the City Council they have endured years of problems caused by a nearby recycling facility, alleging debris, burning, nails and screws in neighborhood streets, noise, dust, pests and health concerns. Classy Thomas, speaking for the neighborhood association, said the site sits amid residential zones and described repeated…
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