Chico Scrap Metal Facility to Shut Doors After Years of Litigation
Metal Recycling News | 2022-04-13 13:12:29
A sign hangs on the gate in front of the Chico Scrap Metal facility, which says that it has stopped accepting recycling and other materials as of end-February this year.
By Paul Ploumis
SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): Chico Scrap Metal- the scrap metal purchasing center in Chico, California has closed its doors after almost 50 years of operation. The closure follows years of litigation with authorities over alleged complaints of “nuisance” to neighbourhood caused by its operation.
As per reports, the company has decided to close down and pursue plans to relocate to the southern part of Chico. The relocation is expected to cost around $4.5 million to the company. Incidentally, the company operates a second location in Chico.
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A sign hangs on the gate in front of the Chico Scrap Metal facility, which says that it has stopped accepting recycling and other materials as of end-February this year. A press conference was held in front of the closed business, which was attended by former Chico Mayor Karl Ory along with others including Bob Mulholland.
The statement issued by Ory in connection with the closure said that many in the neighbourhood can now plan for a future without the dust and noise of the junkyard, after four decades of struggles. It must be noted that the business is located close to Chapman elementary School, a leading food processor and multiple residences.
Meantime, Kim Scott, owner of the facility said that the facility was below any commercial contamination. It has been scientifically proven that the operations at the facility have never impacted the school.
