Padnos Iron and Metal has rescinded its lawsuit and settled the issue of its shredded recycling operations with the city of Howell in Michigan.
The recycler has been attempting to gain approvals to build an outdoor open-air shredder for over a year but has now agreed to confine this operation indoors.
The state of Michigan previously approved a revised air permit in December that would allow Padnos to operate its shredder outdoors, following the Zoning Board’s denial of three earlier requests. Approval was conditional on modifications from the Board.
A Jan 26 news release by the City of Howell said Padnos agreed to can the appeal, stand by city guidelines, and enclose the processing operation along with paving the site with material permitted by the ordinance, for the sake of environmental sustainability.
The city added that Padnos is vital in local metal processing, which is crucial to the environment, however, recycling must follow city protocols. The settlement stipulates comprehensive rules that safeguard air quality.