RESPONSE SUMMARY - Puget Sound Clean Air Agency

RESPONSE SUMMARY
ORIGINAL DRAFT ORDER OF APPROVAL NO. 10052
Comment Period – April 29 - June 15, 2010
odors. Prior to that period, it was only in the summer months that we
experienced the odors and now it's during the whole year. I think there
is a direct correlation between the increased frequency of the odors and
their processing of "wet garbage", and you must address this problem in
the new permit. I realize you must balance the refuse needs of our
society at large with the impacts from its processing. We appreciate
their business necessity and the work they do, but they must act as
good neighbors since they are located in a residential area. I want to
request that you require CGC to install better processing procedures,
like at the LRI Landfill in Pierce County that some of us toured last
week, as their current operations aren't adequate.
Heidi Kerr
(Written, May 27)
Jo Esta and Chauncey
Deschenes
(Written, May 27)
Tara Bingham
(Written, May 11)
I am extremely concerned about Cedar Grove Compost. I am aware
that they need to renew their permit. As a property owner paying
exorbitant real estate taxes I feel I should have some rights as to the air I
breathe on said property. I strongly believe that the permit should
address the odor issue. Try to imagine what it is like to want to enjoy a
quiet evening on your deck only to be driven inside by a putrid odor.
You will also need to close all doors and windows. I have felt
frustration in the past after calling to report a stench only to be told that
an official has to be here and smell it at the time of occurrence. This is a
heartbreak for me and I would appreciate your utmost concern on this
matter.
I am an 85 year old woman with asthma and COPD. On the many and
frequent days that Cedar Grove composting company emits strong
odors, I have difficulty breathing. I have relied upon my neighbors, to
bring this to the attention of the agency, but both they and I are
frustrated that the problem does not seem to be improving, despite
numerous promises from both the agency and Cedar Grove.
I implore you to take any action necessary to eliminate the odor
problem. The agency is the single hope that we have, short of
shouldering a law suit on our own. Please, please take the steps
necessary.
I would like to add my voice to the growing concern over the stench of
Cedar Grove Composting Company, which is located a short distance
from my home in the Four Lakes community in Issaquah Washington.
We bought our house in 2003 and proceeded to spend a great deal of
energy, sweat and about $100,000 to renovate it. Part of our renovation
included an updated deck and concrete patio on the east and north sides
of the house. Yes, we were aware that there was an “odor issue”, but at
that time on even the worst days it wasn’t bad enough to interrupt our
lives. Over the past three years though, that has definitely changed.
We like to entertain, so we thought that we’d be enjoying our outdoor
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