Yuma County residents fight hazardous waste permit
The Colorado River weaves its way through the Sonoran Desert near Yuma, Arizona. Photo taken in 2021. (File photo: Luke Runyon/KUNC) PHOENIX – An online petition blocking the Yuma Waste Company’s proposal to begin managing hazardous materials has gathered more than 4,300 signatures weeks before Yuma County officials plan to vote on the company’s special […]
“Oppenheimer” Erases History of Nuclear Waste Caused to His People
The people of the Navajo Nation have protested against uranium mining for years. (Photo/File) Hollywood is thrilled with the $80.5 million blockbuster oppenheimer Brought in on opening weekend Variety reported.Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning book American Prometheusthe film is about the so-called “father of the atomic bomb”. Hollywood may be overjoyed at the long lines […]
SYDCOL Waste Management offers on-site open houses
YUMA, AZ (KYMA, KECY) – SYDCOL Waste Management, a hazardous waste facility, welcomes a community open house. SYDCOL is seeking a special use permit to expand its services and has asked the Yuma County Board of Supervisors to postpone the Aug. 7 vote for 90 days. Many have expressed concerns following the approval of a […]
Sydcol small fire, president of hazardous waste facility addresses concerns
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – A small fire broke out at a Sidcol building, a hazardous waste facility near the Yuma Palms Mall. The fire broke out around 8pm on Tuesday On Wednesday afternoon, Sidkol issued a statement regarding the fire. SYDCOL President Chuck Templer said in a statement: “A small fire broke out at […]
Wall of waste: States spend billions of dollars on border crisis after unbuilt Trump wall
Austin, Texas — President Joe Biden’s cancellation of the border wall has cost Texas billions of dollars in humanitarian and border security measures, the state’s top land agency said. Washington Examiner. “The Biden administration has created an unprecedented border crisis that is hurting the state of Texas and the nation,” said Texas General Land Authority […]
Hazardous waste facility meeting canceled
The meeting was originally scheduled for July 13th. YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – A public meeting scheduled to be hosted by hazardous waste company Sidcol to inform the community about a special permit for Yuma’s hazardous waste facility has been canceled. Plans to expand the hazardous waste treatment near farmland just a block away from […]
Opinion: Kevin McCarthy’s clowns waste your tax dollars and Congress’ time
House Republicans formally denounced Rep. Adam B. Schiff this week. What they actually did is make an in-kind donation of his YUGE to the California Democratic Senate campaign. This is just one example in recent days of Republican clownkers backfiring in the party’s bumbling efforts to weaponize the government against its political opponents. That very […]
Decision on hazardous waste storage site in Yuma postponed until August
YUMA, AZ (KECY, KYMA) – A final decision on the location of a planned hazardous waste storage facility in Yuma has been postponed. SYDCOL would like to spend more time addressing community concerns. The main issue is location, as the land on which SYDCOL wants to build the facility is right next to the Yuma […]
Hazardous waste facility raises concerns for local residents and officials
Special Permit Application Submitted to Yuma County Board of Supervisors Despite Objections from City Elected Officials Yuma, Arizona (KYMA, KECY) – Many people are not very happy with the prospect of building a hazardous waste facility next to the Yuma Palms Mall. Next Monday, Sidcole will face the second hurdle he must overcome to get […]
Coconino County reopening Willard Springs Green Waste Site on Saturday
Daily Sun Stuff Coconino County Public Works reopened the Willard Springs green waste site on Saturday, April 1, with free seasonal green waste disposal, and residents cleaning up their properties for wildfire season. support the efforts of Residents will be able to pick up permissible green waste such as pine needles, branches, leaves, and brushes […]
