Community Demands More Input Over Bingham Park Remediation

City council members argued the Bingham Park waste should go to the White Street Landfill due to cost and proximity, revealing a history of environmental racism in siting pollution in low-income and communities of color.

Residents united against the plan to avoid perpetuating environmental racism and organized a city-wide coalition to oppose the council's decision, leading to the meeting cancellation for further consideration.

Pleased with the council's decision, the Southern Coalition for Social Justice highlighted the importance of community advocacy in pushing for greater consideration and time to explore alternative remediation efforts.

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