Howard County Residents Oppose W.R. Grace Plastics Recycling Facility
Residents in Howard County are challenging a Board of Appeals decision allowing W.R. Grace & Co. to operate a plastics recycling plant. The delay in publishing the decision is hindering their ability to appeal and raises concerns over potential environmental impacts.
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The Howard County Board of Appeals upheld a 4-0 vote permitting W.R. Grace & Co. to establish a pilot plastics recycling facility near residential areas. The Department of Planning and Zoning confirmed no zoning violations occurred, but the written decision, initially expected within 60 days of September 4, 2025, has not yet been published, delaying residents' ability to appeal.
A protest by Cedar Creek residents highlighted frustrations over inaction, with calls for immediate release of the decision. Grace submitted an air permit application in September 2023, with an expected facility startup on February 25, 2026, raising concerns about environmental safety and potential pollution. The unresolved status of the decision may lead to further community unrest and scrutiny of the facility's operations.
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