I was glad to see coverage of Cedar Grove’s refusal to pay more than $169,000 to the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency for odor violations. (Monday article, “Cedar Grove fights fines over odors”).
People need to know how this company operates behind the scenes, especially when it portrays itself as an environmental saint. I’m disappointed that Cedar Grove continues to deny its responsibility, blame others and try to bully the regulating agency’s authority.
And, I’m surprised that no one at The Herald has called the company on its recent mass mailing. That bogus flyer — sent to who knows how many households — urged people to call Cedar Grove’s “independent odor specialists.” That’s like asking the fox to guard the henhouse. Who are they kidding?
The right place to call is the agency Cedar Grove is attacking: the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency. They are responsible for regulating odors and overseeing compliance with the law. Their number is 206-343-8800 X 6, or 1-800-552-3565 X 6.
I’m sure plenty of others were dismayed to read in the flyer that Cedar Grove only produces an “insignificant” amount of odors, but points the finger at others. They say other odors can be “confused” with compost smells. Make no mistake about it — the hundreds of people whose lives have been affected by this putrid odor are not confused. We know what it is and where it’s coming from and a few hired hands posing as “odor specialists” don’t change that.
Julie Medlock-Davis
Marysville
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