Connecticut energy/environmental regulators have tentatively approved expansion of a waste processing-recycling plant in Milford.
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) issued a preliminary decision to approve a permit application for Recycling Inc. of Milford to expand in phases and operate the solid waste processing, transfer, and recycling facility at 990 Naugatuck Ave.
The plant would receive and process up to 700 tons of waste transported to the site by rail, truck or barge weekdays from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., and 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays.
The owner also must erect a chain-link fence around the plant’s perimeter, and submit a health and safety plan approved by the Milford Fire Department.
DEEP will open the application to a 30-day public comment period, starting Friday. During that time, interested parties may request a public hearing through a petition with at least 25 signatures.
If none is requested, the agency says it will make a final determination based on public comment and its own findings.
