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Not in my backyard.
Neighbors have said this and more about the proposed Deluxe Recycling & Disposal Center in Sedro-Woolley.
The comment period, which concluded Jan. 30, is mandated by the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) as part of an environmental review process. On March 12, city officials publicized their finding of non-significant environmental impact for the recycling center. According to the SEPA document, an environmental impact statement has not been completed, nor is it required.
The 27 conditions of mitigation aren’t enough for many residents who live within a stone’s throw of the proposed facility.
Beverly Edwards has lived on Jameson Street for about 12 years.
“I take pride in my little property,” she said. “I keep everything up as best as I can for as old as the property is.”
She submitted a comment to the city as part of the SEPA process, but said it didn’t appear to have much of an impact.
“I can’t believe that they (Sedro-Woolley officials) haven’t listened to our comments,” Edwards said. “They act like they don’t care what we think.”
Edwards said she and her neighbors are unhappy Deluxe owners chose a site in the middle of a residential area to build.
“There must be another site within Skagit Valley,” she said, “somewhere else that would not be in a populated area like this site on Jameson.”
Instead of a recycling center, Edwards and many neighbors would like to see something that would enhance the high school and Sedro-Woolley community.
“Anything that would improve the community, not degrade the community,” she said.
Robin Gillis also submitted comments to the city in opposition to the proposal.
“My biggest concern is the traffic mess,” she said.
She also doesn’t think neighbors and students at Sedro-Woolley High School should have to deal with the noise and exhaust fumes sure to come from garbage trucks if Deluxe owners get the additional permits needed to become the county’s first privatized transfer station.
“I played tennis in high school and I can’t imagine playing on those courts with all those trucks,” Gillis said.
Neighbors, as well as other residents, will have a chance to once voice their opinions.
Written appeals of the SEPA findings need to be submitted by 4:30 p.m. March 26 to John Coleman, Associate Planner, City of Sedro-Woolley, 325 Metcalf St., Sedro-Woolley, WA, 98284. Appeals may also be sent by e-mail to .
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City approves building permit with 27 requirements
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