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For years, Sugarloaf Citizens Association has raised concerns about the environmental and public-health impacts of Montgomery County's aging Dickerson incinerator, including its toxic emissions and the disposal of incinerator ash in other communities. Now, new cost estimates raise another serious concern: continuing to burn our trash could be far more expensive than previously understood. According to a recent analysis shared by Zero Waste Montgomery, rebuilding the incinerator to meet the highest pollution-control standards could cost $800 million to $1.3 billion, with an estimated additional $50 million to $100 million in annual costs. With the County Council expected to vote on November 10, the time to speak up is now. SCA supports closing the incinerator and investing in waste reduction, recycling, composting, and environmentally responsible disposal of remaining waste. Hundreds of residents have already sent letters to the Council. Please add your voice!
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