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Residents complain of rotten-grain odors; Nexus says it is cleaning up spoiled product
Summary
Residents in Manly complained about rotten-grain odors and pests tied to spoiled grain at Nexus; county supervisors relayed that Nexus apologized, outlined disposal options and began hauling and cleanup, including a reported 15,000-bushel pile removed.
Supervisors discussed multiple complaints from Manly residents about foul odors and pest problems caused by spoiled grain at a facility operated by Nexus. S4 recounted community outreach and conversations with Nexus representative Derek Davis, who apologized and said the company had contracted a new firm to address the problem and was taking steps to clean up the spoiled grain.
S4 summarized the outreach and the company’s response: "He was very apologetic. He actually offered to take their little UTV around in people's yards and spray for the actual flies, the rats, and the mice that people are experiencing." S4 also reported that federal disposal rules allow certain spreading options on level ground, and that Nexus had hauled out a large pile (reported as 15,000 bushels) and was pursuing hauling or alternative disposal because on-site spreading was not completing quickly enough to remove odor and pest problems. The board asked staff to note constituent complaints and monitor cleanup progress.
