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"Hazardous Waste collection is the FIRST Saturday of each month April thru November between 7:30 AM and 1:00 PM. If near a holiday, please check the holiday schedule to see if we are open. If we are closed on the weekend that would be hazardous waste day it will normally be skipped entirely for that month.
You may want to visit www. PaintCare. org for paint disposal options in your area.
#RiversideRecycling accepts #HouseholdHazardousWaste ( #HHW ) on the 1st Saturday of the month (April through November.) Collection occurs from 7:30AM to 1PM. This program is open to all Maine residents disposing of Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) from their residence. Portland E-Card holders may dispose of up to 10 gallons of HHW annually with a maximum of TWO visits at no charge (i.e. two visits of 5 gallons each visit, or one visit with 10 gallons will use up the HHW portion of your E-Card for the year). Acceptable paint, stain and varnish can be disposed of at no charge as part of the PaintCare .org program and does not go against the HHW portion of your Ecard. Residential customers without an Ecard will be charged $6.50 per gallon for liquid wastes or $3.50 per pound for solid wastes. Unfortunately, we cannot accept #HazardousWaste from businesses or municipalities..
How will the drop off program work?
- Prepare your household hazardous waste for drop off. When preparing hazardous items for disposal at the Household Hazardous Waste Facility, be sure that liquids are in sturdy leak-proof containers with caps or lids. Use the original container whenever possible. Secure breakable or loose items inside boxes or bags. Do not mix items together. Be careful that no items spill or break when they are in your vehicle.
- Bring your items to Riverside Recycling, 910 Riverside St. on the 1st Saturday of the month (April through November.) Collection occurs from 7:30AM to 1PM. When you arrive at the facility, stop at the attendant’s booth and speak with the attendant. ALL HAZARDOUS WASTE MUST BE DROPPED OFF BEFORE RECYCLING ANY OTHER ITEMS.
- Follow any directions you receive at the attendant’s booth and proceed into the facility. When you pull up at the HHW facility, stay in your vehicle. The HHW staff will handle removing your items for you."FMI:
https://riversiderecycles.com/hazardous-waste/#SolarPunkSunday #HouseholdWaste #OilBasedPaint #Solvents #Chemicals
#AutomotiveFluids #FallCleanups
#WasteDisposal #HouseholdChemicals -
"Hazardous Waste collection is the FIRST Saturday of each month April thru November between 7:30 AM and 1:00 PM. If near a holiday, please check the holiday schedule to see if we are open. If we are closed on the weekend that would be hazardous waste day it will normally be skipped entirely for that month.
You may want to visit www. PaintCare. org for paint disposal options in your area.
#RiversideRecycling accepts #HouseholdHazardousWaste ( #HHW ) on the 1st Saturday of the month (April through November.) Collection occurs from 7:30AM to 1PM. This program is open to all Maine residents disposing of Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) from their residence. Portland E-Card holders may dispose of up to 10 gallons of HHW annually with a maximum of TWO visits at no charge (i.e. two visits of 5 gallons each visit, or one visit with 10 gallons will use up the HHW portion of your E-Card for the year). Acceptable paint, stain and varnish can be disposed of at no charge as part of the PaintCare .org program and does not go against the HHW portion of your Ecard. Residential customers without an Ecard will be charged $6.50 per gallon for liquid wastes or $3.50 per pound for solid wastes. Unfortunately, we cannot accept #HazardousWaste from businesses or municipalities..
How will the drop off program work?
- Prepare your household hazardous waste for drop off. When preparing hazardous items for disposal at the Household Hazardous Waste Facility, be sure that liquids are in sturdy leak-proof containers with caps or lids. Use the original container whenever possible. Secure breakable or loose items inside boxes or bags. Do not mix items together. Be careful that no items spill or break when they are in your vehicle.
- Bring your items to Riverside Recycling, 910 Riverside St. on the 1st Saturday of the month (April through November.) Collection occurs from 7:30AM to 1PM. When you arrive at the facility, stop at the attendant’s booth and speak with the attendant. ALL HAZARDOUS WASTE MUST BE DROPPED OFF BEFORE RECYCLING ANY OTHER ITEMS.
- Follow any directions you receive at the attendant’s booth and proceed into the facility. When you pull up at the HHW facility, stay in your vehicle. The HHW staff will handle removing your items for you."FMI:
https://riversiderecycles.com/hazardous-waste/#SolarPunkSunday #HouseholdWaste #OilBasedPaint #Solvents #Chemicals
#AutomotiveFluids #FallCleanups
#WasteDisposal #HouseholdChemicals -
"Hazardous Waste collection is the FIRST Saturday of each month April thru November between 7:30 AM and 1:00 PM. If near a holiday, please check the holiday schedule to see if we are open. If we are closed on the weekend that would be hazardous waste day it will normally be skipped entirely for that month.
You may want to visit www. PaintCare. org for paint disposal options in your area.
#RiversideRecycling accepts #HouseholdHazardousWaste ( #HHW ) on the 1st Saturday of the month (April through November.) Collection occurs from 7:30AM to 1PM. This program is open to all Maine residents disposing of Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) from their residence. Portland E-Card holders may dispose of up to 10 gallons of HHW annually with a maximum of TWO visits at no charge (i.e. two visits of 5 gallons each visit, or one visit with 10 gallons will use up the HHW portion of your E-Card for the year). Acceptable paint, stain and varnish can be disposed of at no charge as part of the PaintCare .org program and does not go against the HHW portion of your Ecard. Residential customers without an Ecard will be charged $6.50 per gallon for liquid wastes or $3.50 per pound for solid wastes. Unfortunately, we cannot accept #HazardousWaste from businesses or municipalities..
How will the drop off program work?
- Prepare your household hazardous waste for drop off. When preparing hazardous items for disposal at the Household Hazardous Waste Facility, be sure that liquids are in sturdy leak-proof containers with caps or lids. Use the original container whenever possible. Secure breakable or loose items inside boxes or bags. Do not mix items together. Be careful that no items spill or break when they are in your vehicle.
- Bring your items to Riverside Recycling, 910 Riverside St. on the 1st Saturday of the month (April through November.) Collection occurs from 7:30AM to 1PM. When you arrive at the facility, stop at the attendant’s booth and speak with the attendant. ALL HAZARDOUS WASTE MUST BE DROPPED OFF BEFORE RECYCLING ANY OTHER ITEMS.
- Follow any directions you receive at the attendant’s booth and proceed into the facility. When you pull up at the HHW facility, stay in your vehicle. The HHW staff will handle removing your items for you."FMI:
https://riversiderecycles.com/hazardous-waste/#SolarPunkSunday #HouseholdWaste #OilBasedPaint #Solvents #Chemicals
#AutomotiveFluids #FallCleanups
#WasteDisposal #HouseholdChemicals -
"Hazardous Waste collection is the FIRST Saturday of each month April thru November between 7:30 AM and 1:00 PM. If near a holiday, please check the holiday schedule to see if we are open. If we are closed on the weekend that would be hazardous waste day it will normally be skipped entirely for that month.
You may want to visit www. PaintCare. org for paint disposal options in your area.
#RiversideRecycling accepts #HouseholdHazardousWaste ( #HHW ) on the 1st Saturday of the month (April through November.) Collection occurs from 7:30AM to 1PM. This program is open to all Maine residents disposing of Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) from their residence. Portland E-Card holders may dispose of up to 10 gallons of HHW annually with a maximum of TWO visits at no charge (i.e. two visits of 5 gallons each visit, or one visit with 10 gallons will use up the HHW portion of your E-Card for the year). Acceptable paint, stain and varnish can be disposed of at no charge as part of the PaintCare .org program and does not go against the HHW portion of your Ecard. Residential customers without an Ecard will be charged $6.50 per gallon for liquid wastes or $3.50 per pound for solid wastes. Unfortunately, we cannot accept #HazardousWaste from businesses or municipalities..
How will the drop off program work?
- Prepare your household hazardous waste for drop off. When preparing hazardous items for disposal at the Household Hazardous Waste Facility, be sure that liquids are in sturdy leak-proof containers with caps or lids. Use the original container whenever possible. Secure breakable or loose items inside boxes or bags. Do not mix items together. Be careful that no items spill or break when they are in your vehicle.
- Bring your items to Riverside Recycling, 910 Riverside St. on the 1st Saturday of the month (April through November.) Collection occurs from 7:30AM to 1PM. When you arrive at the facility, stop at the attendant’s booth and speak with the attendant. ALL HAZARDOUS WASTE MUST BE DROPPED OFF BEFORE RECYCLING ANY OTHER ITEMS.
- Follow any directions you receive at the attendant’s booth and proceed into the facility. When you pull up at the HHW facility, stay in your vehicle. The HHW staff will handle removing your items for you."FMI:
https://riversiderecycles.com/hazardous-waste/#SolarPunkSunday #HouseholdWaste #OilBasedPaint #Solvents #Chemicals
#AutomotiveFluids #FallCleanups
#WasteDisposal #HouseholdChemicals -
"Hazardous Waste collection is the FIRST Saturday of each month April thru November between 7:30 AM and 1:00 PM. If near a holiday, please check the holiday schedule to see if we are open. If we are closed on the weekend that would be hazardous waste day it will normally be skipped entirely for that month.
You may want to visit www. PaintCare. org for paint disposal options in your area.
#RiversideRecycling accepts #HouseholdHazardousWaste ( #HHW ) on the 1st Saturday of the month (April through November.) Collection occurs from 7:30AM to 1PM. This program is open to all Maine residents disposing of Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) from their residence. Portland E-Card holders may dispose of up to 10 gallons of HHW annually with a maximum of TWO visits at no charge (i.e. two visits of 5 gallons each visit, or one visit with 10 gallons will use up the HHW portion of your E-Card for the year). Acceptable paint, stain and varnish can be disposed of at no charge as part of the PaintCare .org program and does not go against the HHW portion of your Ecard. Residential customers without an Ecard will be charged $6.50 per gallon for liquid wastes or $3.50 per pound for solid wastes. Unfortunately, we cannot accept #HazardousWaste from businesses or municipalities..
How will the drop off program work?
- Prepare your household hazardous waste for drop off. When preparing hazardous items for disposal at the Household Hazardous Waste Facility, be sure that liquids are in sturdy leak-proof containers with caps or lids. Use the original container whenever possible. Secure breakable or loose items inside boxes or bags. Do not mix items together. Be careful that no items spill or break when they are in your vehicle.
- Bring your items to Riverside Recycling, 910 Riverside St. on the 1st Saturday of the month (April through November.) Collection occurs from 7:30AM to 1PM. When you arrive at the facility, stop at the attendant’s booth and speak with the attendant. ALL HAZARDOUS WASTE MUST BE DROPPED OFF BEFORE RECYCLING ANY OTHER ITEMS.
- Follow any directions you receive at the attendant’s booth and proceed into the facility. When you pull up at the HHW facility, stay in your vehicle. The HHW staff will handle removing your items for you."FMI:
https://riversiderecycles.com/hazardous-waste/#SolarPunkSunday #HouseholdWaste #OilBasedPaint #Solvents #Chemicals
#AutomotiveFluids #FallCleanups
#WasteDisposal #HouseholdChemicals -
#LincolnNE - #HazToGo Fall Mobile Events Offer Free, Convenient Disposal of #HouseholdWaste
Aug 31, 2026
"As fall approaches, many of us start tackling seasonal #cleanup projects, organizing the garage, clearing out the basement, or getting storage areas in order before the colder months arrive.
That often means rediscovering things that have been tucked away for months or even years: half-used cans of oil-based #paint, old #pesticides, cleaning #chemicals, #solvents, or leftover #AutomotiveFluids sitting on a shelf.
Over time, these everyday products can become #HouseholdHazardousWaste, and disposing of them improperly can create serious environmental risks. Chemicals poured down drains or thrown in the trash can pollute waterways, create hazards for sanitation workers and affect wildlife and the environment.
Fortunately, Lincoln and Lancaster County residents have convenient options for disposing of these materials safely.
Twice each year, the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department hosts Household Hazardous Waste Mobile Collection events, bringing safe disposal services directly into local communities. These drive-through events make it easy for residents to clear potentially dangerous materials out of garages, basements and storage areas.
Residents simply gather unwanted household chemicals, place them in a leak-proof tote and bring them to one of the collection locations.
The fall events are a particularly good opportunity to tackle those clean-out projects before winter arrives and safely dispose of materials you no longer need.
HaztoGo Rural Collection Event2026 Fall Mobile Collection Events
Friday, September 25 | 2–6 pm
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
375 Lincoln St., #MalcolmNESaturday, September 26 | 9 am–1 pm
Star City Shores
4375 S. 33rd Ct., LincolnParticipating in these events doesn’t just help clean up your home. Proper disposal helps protect the entire community by keeping hazardous chemicals out of landfills and waterways and ensuring they are handled safely and responsibly.
Best of all, the service is provided at no cost to residents of Lincoln and Lancaster County.
HaztoGo Collection at Star City Shores
For residents who cannot attend one of the fall mobile events, there is no need to wait. The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department operates HazToGo - , Lincoln’s Hazardous Waste Center, a convenient, year-round site offering the same household hazardous waste disposal services.
Programs like these play an important role in keeping our local environment healthy and safe. Sometimes protecting the environment starts with something simple: cleaning out a shelf in the garage and bringing those materials to a place where they can be handled the right way.
For additional information about accepted materials, event details or HazToGo, visit HazToGo .com."
Source:
https://journalstar.com/news/community/article_9fe354c3-144a-42e4-8937-218148b4f3c9.html#SolarPunkSunday #FallCleanups #HazardousWaste #WasteDisposal #HouseholdChemicals
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#LincolnNE - #HazToGo Fall Mobile Events Offer Free, Convenient Disposal of #HouseholdWaste
Aug 31, 2026
"As fall approaches, many of us start tackling seasonal #cleanup projects, organizing the garage, clearing out the basement, or getting storage areas in order before the colder months arrive.
That often means rediscovering things that have been tucked away for months or even years: half-used cans of oil-based #paint, old #pesticides, cleaning #chemicals, #solvents, or leftover #AutomotiveFluids sitting on a shelf.
Over time, these everyday products can become #HouseholdHazardousWaste, and disposing of them improperly can create serious environmental risks. Chemicals poured down drains or thrown in the trash can pollute waterways, create hazards for sanitation workers and affect wildlife and the environment.
Fortunately, Lincoln and Lancaster County residents have convenient options for disposing of these materials safely.
Twice each year, the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department hosts Household Hazardous Waste Mobile Collection events, bringing safe disposal services directly into local communities. These drive-through events make it easy for residents to clear potentially dangerous materials out of garages, basements and storage areas.
Residents simply gather unwanted household chemicals, place them in a leak-proof tote and bring them to one of the collection locations.
The fall events are a particularly good opportunity to tackle those clean-out projects before winter arrives and safely dispose of materials you no longer need.
HaztoGo Rural Collection Event2026 Fall Mobile Collection Events
Friday, September 25 | 2–6 pm
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
375 Lincoln St., #MalcolmNESaturday, September 26 | 9 am–1 pm
Star City Shores
4375 S. 33rd Ct., LincolnParticipating in these events doesn’t just help clean up your home. Proper disposal helps protect the entire community by keeping hazardous chemicals out of landfills and waterways and ensuring they are handled safely and responsibly.
Best of all, the service is provided at no cost to residents of Lincoln and Lancaster County.
HaztoGo Collection at Star City Shores
For residents who cannot attend one of the fall mobile events, there is no need to wait. The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department operates HazToGo - , Lincoln’s Hazardous Waste Center, a convenient, year-round site offering the same household hazardous waste disposal services.
Programs like these play an important role in keeping our local environment healthy and safe. Sometimes protecting the environment starts with something simple: cleaning out a shelf in the garage and bringing those materials to a place where they can be handled the right way.
For additional information about accepted materials, event details or HazToGo, visit HazToGo .com."
Source:
https://journalstar.com/news/community/article_9fe354c3-144a-42e4-8937-218148b4f3c9.html#SolarPunkSunday #FallCleanups #HazardousWaste #WasteDisposal #HouseholdChemicals
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#LincolnNE - #HazToGo Fall Mobile Events Offer Free, Convenient Disposal of #HouseholdWaste
Aug 31, 2026
"As fall approaches, many of us start tackling seasonal #cleanup projects, organizing the garage, clearing out the basement, or getting storage areas in order before the colder months arrive.
That often means rediscovering things that have been tucked away for months or even years: half-used cans of oil-based #paint, old #pesticides, cleaning #chemicals, #solvents, or leftover #AutomotiveFluids sitting on a shelf.
Over time, these everyday products can become #HouseholdHazardousWaste, and disposing of them improperly can create serious environmental risks. Chemicals poured down drains or thrown in the trash can pollute waterways, create hazards for sanitation workers and affect wildlife and the environment.
Fortunately, Lincoln and Lancaster County residents have convenient options for disposing of these materials safely.
Twice each year, the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department hosts Household Hazardous Waste Mobile Collection events, bringing safe disposal services directly into local communities. These drive-through events make it easy for residents to clear potentially dangerous materials out of garages, basements and storage areas.
Residents simply gather unwanted household chemicals, place them in a leak-proof tote and bring them to one of the collection locations.
The fall events are a particularly good opportunity to tackle those clean-out projects before winter arrives and safely dispose of materials you no longer need.
HaztoGo Rural Collection Event2026 Fall Mobile Collection Events
Friday, September 25 | 2–6 pm
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
375 Lincoln St., #MalcolmNESaturday, September 26 | 9 am–1 pm
Star City Shores
4375 S. 33rd Ct., LincolnParticipating in these events doesn’t just help clean up your home. Proper disposal helps protect the entire community by keeping hazardous chemicals out of landfills and waterways and ensuring they are handled safely and responsibly.
Best of all, the service is provided at no cost to residents of Lincoln and Lancaster County.
HaztoGo Collection at Star City Shores
For residents who cannot attend one of the fall mobile events, there is no need to wait. The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department operates HazToGo - , Lincoln’s Hazardous Waste Center, a convenient, year-round site offering the same household hazardous waste disposal services.
Programs like these play an important role in keeping our local environment healthy and safe. Sometimes protecting the environment starts with something simple: cleaning out a shelf in the garage and bringing those materials to a place where they can be handled the right way.
For additional information about accepted materials, event details or HazToGo, visit HazToGo .com."
Source:
https://journalstar.com/news/community/article_9fe354c3-144a-42e4-8937-218148b4f3c9.html#SolarPunkSunday #FallCleanups #HazardousWaste #WasteDisposal #HouseholdChemicals
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#LincolnNE - #HazToGo Fall Mobile Events Offer Free, Convenient Disposal of #HouseholdWaste
Aug 31, 2026
"As fall approaches, many of us start tackling seasonal #cleanup projects, organizing the garage, clearing out the basement, or getting storage areas in order before the colder months arrive.
That often means rediscovering things that have been tucked away for months or even years: half-used cans of oil-based #paint, old #pesticides, cleaning #chemicals, #solvents, or leftover #AutomotiveFluids sitting on a shelf.
Over time, these everyday products can become #HouseholdHazardousWaste, and disposing of them improperly can create serious environmental risks. Chemicals poured down drains or thrown in the trash can pollute waterways, create hazards for sanitation workers and affect wildlife and the environment.
Fortunately, Lincoln and Lancaster County residents have convenient options for disposing of these materials safely.
Twice each year, the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department hosts Household Hazardous Waste Mobile Collection events, bringing safe disposal services directly into local communities. These drive-through events make it easy for residents to clear potentially dangerous materials out of garages, basements and storage areas.
Residents simply gather unwanted household chemicals, place them in a leak-proof tote and bring them to one of the collection locations.
The fall events are a particularly good opportunity to tackle those clean-out projects before winter arrives and safely dispose of materials you no longer need.
HaztoGo Rural Collection Event2026 Fall Mobile Collection Events
Friday, September 25 | 2–6 pm
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
375 Lincoln St., #MalcolmNESaturday, September 26 | 9 am–1 pm
Star City Shores
4375 S. 33rd Ct., LincolnParticipating in these events doesn’t just help clean up your home. Proper disposal helps protect the entire community by keeping hazardous chemicals out of landfills and waterways and ensuring they are handled safely and responsibly.
Best of all, the service is provided at no cost to residents of Lincoln and Lancaster County.
HaztoGo Collection at Star City Shores
For residents who cannot attend one of the fall mobile events, there is no need to wait. The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department operates HazToGo - , Lincoln’s Hazardous Waste Center, a convenient, year-round site offering the same household hazardous waste disposal services.
Programs like these play an important role in keeping our local environment healthy and safe. Sometimes protecting the environment starts with something simple: cleaning out a shelf in the garage and bringing those materials to a place where they can be handled the right way.
For additional information about accepted materials, event details or HazToGo, visit HazToGo .com."
Source:
https://journalstar.com/news/community/article_9fe354c3-144a-42e4-8937-218148b4f3c9.html#SolarPunkSunday #FallCleanups #HazardousWaste #WasteDisposal #HouseholdChemicals
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#LincolnNE - #HazToGo Fall Mobile Events Offer Free, Convenient Disposal of #HouseholdWaste
Aug 31, 2026
"As fall approaches, many of us start tackling seasonal #cleanup projects, organizing the garage, clearing out the basement, or getting storage areas in order before the colder months arrive.
That often means rediscovering things that have been tucked away for months or even years: half-used cans of oil-based #paint, old #pesticides, cleaning #chemicals, #solvents, or leftover #AutomotiveFluids sitting on a shelf.
Over time, these everyday products can become #HouseholdHazardousWaste, and disposing of them improperly can create serious environmental risks. Chemicals poured down drains or thrown in the trash can pollute waterways, create hazards for sanitation workers and affect wildlife and the environment.
Fortunately, Lincoln and Lancaster County residents have convenient options for disposing of these materials safely.
Twice each year, the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department hosts Household Hazardous Waste Mobile Collection events, bringing safe disposal services directly into local communities. These drive-through events make it easy for residents to clear potentially dangerous materials out of garages, basements and storage areas.
Residents simply gather unwanted household chemicals, place them in a leak-proof tote and bring them to one of the collection locations.
The fall events are a particularly good opportunity to tackle those clean-out projects before winter arrives and safely dispose of materials you no longer need.
HaztoGo Rural Collection Event2026 Fall Mobile Collection Events
Friday, September 25 | 2–6 pm
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
375 Lincoln St., #MalcolmNESaturday, September 26 | 9 am–1 pm
Star City Shores
4375 S. 33rd Ct., LincolnParticipating in these events doesn’t just help clean up your home. Proper disposal helps protect the entire community by keeping hazardous chemicals out of landfills and waterways and ensuring they are handled safely and responsibly.
Best of all, the service is provided at no cost to residents of Lincoln and Lancaster County.
HaztoGo Collection at Star City Shores
For residents who cannot attend one of the fall mobile events, there is no need to wait. The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department operates HazToGo - , Lincoln’s Hazardous Waste Center, a convenient, year-round site offering the same household hazardous waste disposal services.
Programs like these play an important role in keeping our local environment healthy and safe. Sometimes protecting the environment starts with something simple: cleaning out a shelf in the garage and bringing those materials to a place where they can be handled the right way.
For additional information about accepted materials, event details or HazToGo, visit HazToGo .com."
Source:
https://journalstar.com/news/community/article_9fe354c3-144a-42e4-8937-218148b4f3c9.html#SolarPunkSunday #FallCleanups #HazardousWaste #WasteDisposal #HouseholdChemicals
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North Texans want more say as nuclear plant seeks to continue operating through 2053
By Haley Samsel
December 11, 2023"Crossing the dark parking lot outside the Somervell County Expo Center, Susybelle Gosslee barely could see the ground in front of her. The experience left her feeling 'vulnerable' — and concerned about why the Nuclear Regulatory Commission [#NRC] didn’t turn on outdoor lights for its Dec. 7 public meeting about the #ComanchePeak #nuclear power plant in #GlenRoseTexas.
"That wasn’t her only critique. Earlier in the day, Gosslee and other #environmental advocates struggled to log on to a virtual meeting hosted by the commission. Officials apologized for the challenges and vowed to host another online session the week of Dec. 18.
"'That is not transparency, and it’s not good government,' Gosslee, the Dallas-based chair of #HazardousWaste issues for the League of Women Voters of Texas, said. 'I’m concerned because of the lack of access to meetings, and you can see that it wasn’t well-publicized because there is nobody here. That’s an indicator that the job did not get done.'
"Gosslee’s criticism comes as #Vistra, the owner of the Comanche Peak nuclear power plant in Glen Rose, seeks to keep its reactors online through at least 2053. The plant began operation in 1990.
"The company’s current licenses for two nuclear units, which have the capacity to power 1.2 million homes under normal electricity conditions, expire in 2030 and 2033. Vistra announced its license renewal application in October 2022, citing a desire to bring more 'carbon-free electricity' to the electric grid.
"'Renewing the licenses of this plant is critical for grid reliability and our environment and is a benefit to the economy, the local community and our company,' Jim Burke, president and CEO of Vistra, said at the time.
As part of the license renewal process, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission has already heard from dozens of residents living in the plant’s 50-mile radius, including parts of Tarrant, Hood and Somervell counties.
"Many are supportive of Comanche Peak’s continued operation, citing its economic contributions as Somervell County’s largest taxpayer and an employer of more than 600 full-time staff. At a January public meeting, Glen Rose ISD Superintendent Trig Overbo and Somervell County Judge Danny Chambers were among the plant’s most vocal supporters. Others, including Gosslee, expressed concerns over how the aging plant would handle higher risk of #drought, #wildfires and #earthquake activity.
"Since then, Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff have evaluated the environmental impact of running the plant for 20 years after the current licenses expire in 2030 and 2033. The agency issued its draft environmental impact statement in early November, outlining considerations like air quality, land use, water resources, human health and waste management.
"Commission staff determined that Comanche Peak’s continued operation would have only small impacts on the surrounding environment, said Tam Tran, who led the environmental review. The agency defines small impacts as being either undetectable or so minor that they will neither destabilize nor noticeably alter natural resources. [Apparently, these people either believe in #hormesis or don't believe in #bioaccumulation!]
"The review also found that the plant’s operations may affect, but are not likely to negatively impact, protected species such as the #GoldenCheekedWarbler, #TricoloredBat and #MonarchButterfly. Fish habitats are not expected to be affected, Tran said."