During a recent government meeting, community members voiced significant concerns regarding a proposed crushing operation by DTG, particularly its potential impact on local air quality and noise levels. Residents expressed their apprehension about the chosen location for the crusher, which is situated closest to residential areas and is expected to exacerbate issues related to dust and noise pollution.

One community member commended Hassan for conducting modeling of various potential locations for the crusher, highlighting that DTG opted for the site that poses the greatest risk to nearby residents. The engineer from DTG, Ian Sutton, justified the decision by stating that the location was determined based on the existing piles of materials. However, the community member urged Commissioner McKinney to leverage her relationship with DTG to advocate for relocating the crusher to mitigate future conflicts and foster goodwill with local residents.

Concerns were also raised about the accuracy of the modeling data used by DTG. Questions emerged regarding whether the data accounted for existing air quality conditions, particularly since the landfill had been closed since July 2023. The community member emphasized the need for clarity on whether the modeling reflected the absence of pollutants that would have been present during the landfill's operation.

The meeting underscored the importance of community engagement in environmental decision-making, as residents seek transparency and responsiveness from both DTG and local government officials regarding the potential impacts of the crushing operation. The community looks forward to receiving detailed responses to their inquiries about the modeling data and its implications for air quality.