A concrete recycling facility on the Brooklyn waterfront will cease operations next month after producing excessive dust that affected nearby residents. The facility, which repurposed concrete for various city projects, faced ongoing complaints since its opening in February last year. Residents reported breathing difficulties and irritation from the dust. A petition garnered over 1,500 signatures for closure, and earlier demonstrations blocked its entrance. Mayor Eric Adams announced that closure supports redevelopment efforts, including thousands of new apartment units at the Brooklyn Marine Terminal, where the facility is located. The facility will be fully closed by the year's end.
"With the closure of the concrete recycling facility at the Columbia Street Waterfront District, we are taking an important step toward realizing a greener, safer, and more vibrant Brooklyn Marine Terminal for the residents of this community."
"Closing the concrete recycling facility on the Columbia Waterfront is long overdue; it will help improve quality of life and support community redevelopment efforts."
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