HOWELL — An air permit for a controversial scrap metal recycling operation has been approved by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy.EGLE announced the approval for Padnos Iron and Metal’s operation in Howell Friday, Dec. 18. The approved permit included several changes in response to public requests for verification of emissions and additional testing conditions.The changes include more frequent testing for particulate matter and volatile organic compounds,
December 14, 2020 By Mike Kruzman / news@whmi.com
The Marion Township Board of Trustees has passed a resolution against an industrial shredder that could be coming to the nearby City of Howell.
The City Planning Commission granted site plan and special land use approval to Padnos Iron and Metal in November of 2019, but Padnos is now in court with the City following the Cityâs Board of Zoning Appeals denial of 3 variance requests. At the heart of it is a request to allow an industrial scrap metal shredder outdoors. Padnos is located at 645 Lucy Road, a site which is up against residential zoning in neighboring Marion Township.