EPA to Begin Hazardous Waste Cleanup at My Way Trading Warehouse Fire Site in Richmond, Indiana
CHICAGO (October 17, 2023) – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the start of an estimated $2.8 million cleanup of hazardous waste resulting from the fire earlier this year at the former My Way Trading warehouse site in Richmond, Indiana. As soon as next week, residents may see heavy equipment preparing for the cleanup, which will start next month.
On April 11, two warehouses containing large amounts of chipped, shredded and bulk recycled plastic caught fire. In the immediate aftermath of the fire, debris found in the community was sampled by EPA and results showed asbestos-containing material. EPA collected debris at 330 properties and 28 rights-of-way. The cleanup starting in November will address asbestos-containing material, lead and antimony compounds still at the site.
To learn more, visit the My Way Trading website.