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Genesee County commissioners suspended construction of a planned recycling and education center in Flint and directed staff to identify three to six alternative locations.<\/p>\n
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FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) – Genesee County commissioners have halted construction of a planned Recycling and Education Center at the former McDonald Dairy property in Flint while the county searches for a new location.<\/p>\n
The Board of Commissioners voted Wednesday to suspend construction at the property near Chavez Drive and Robert T. Longway Boulevard.<\/p>\n
Following the vote, District 1 Commissioner Delrico Loyd introduced an additional resolution directing county staff to identify between three and six alternative locations that could accommodate a permanent recycling and education center.<\/p>\n
The board approved that resolution, and the search for possible new sites is now underway.<\/p>\n
The county had previously planned an approximately $12.7 million facility at the former dairy property. Plans called for a location where Genesee County residents could dispose of household chemicals, paint, cleaners, electronics and other recyclable materials at no charge while also providing space for environmental education.<\/p>\n
The county held a public information session about the Flint site in September before commissioners voted this week to suspend construction there.<\/p>\n
County officials have not yet announced which properties will be considered as alternative locations.<\/p>\n
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