Owner of burning recycling facility tied to COVID-era fraud scheme, records say<\/a><\/p>\nMayor Whitmire is now calling for change after he said the location caused concerns for those who live nearby.<\/p>\n
“It became part of our discussion with our constituents yesterday, How do things exist in our city that create hazards and health concerns? You’d have to be at the Kellogg St. site to see what was allowed to accumulate there inside a residential community near Mason Park,” Mayor Whitmire said.<\/p>\n
The fire is still causing mayhem for those who live nearby, like Silvana Briones.<\/p>\n
“Even right now, you can still smell the heavy smoke in the neighborhood,” Briones said.<\/p>\n
Briones said she’s also upset the company’s been operating in her community.<\/p>\n
“The city’s gonna pay, that means the taxpayers are gonna pay, now we were not notified when a company like this came into our neighborhood,” Briones said.<\/p>\n
City of Houston sent ABC13 a statement about the latest cleanup efforts:<\/p>\n
700 Kellogg is now being handled by a contractor. They anticipate two days of work. Once completed, it will be turned over to TCEQ for cleanup. TCEQ has already started. The demand letter that will be sent to the responsible party, and the site will be closed until all penalties and fees are paid.<\/p>\n
ABC13 asked the city how much this was costing them, but was told they don’t have an update at this time.<\/p>\n
Eyewitness News also asked how this could impact taxpayers, but did not get an answer.<\/p>\n
ABC13 has attempted to get in contact with the company and management, but so far, has been unsuccessful.<\/p>\n
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