The city will cease operations at a concrete recycling facility on Columbia Street next month, with a full closure expected by the end of the year. Residents have long complained about the noise and dust from the plant, which they say poses health risks. Mayor Eric Adams indicated that the closure supports proposed redevelopment plans for the Brooklyn Marine Terminal, aimed at enhancing the community with housing and open spaces. Although the recycling plant will be relocated, specifics remain unannounced.
Concrete recycling operations were loud, generating huge clouds of concrete dust that blew across the neighborhood and into their homes. Short-term exposure to cement dust is known to cause irritation to lungs and eyes.
Mayor Eric Adams announced the closure of the concrete recycling facility, stating the move would clear the way for housing, open space, and a school as part of the Brooklyn Marine Terminal project.
Resident Molly Pearson expressed that it was shameful it took so long to close the facility, but the news provides some long overdue peace of mind, allowing residents to feel safe breathing the air.
Officials assured local politicians that the Columbia Street location was temporary and that they were actively seeking alternative sites for the recycling plant.
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