Newport, Ky. Recycling Plant Relocating Following Years of Complaints from Residents

After years of frustrations from residents, a Newport, Kentucky recycling plant is being relocated.

River Metals Recycling (RMR) reached an agreement to move, and Newport City Commissioner Ken Rechtin said it is “the most significant progress made in quite some time.”

Leading up to the move, RMR has heard plenty of complaints from neighbors and other nearby residents who complained about loud explosions happening at the plant. Rechtin explained that these loud noises can be attributed to propane tanks that made it to the scrap piles.

“There’s always been an effort on the citizens’ behalf and me that we just modify their behavior so as not to have these violent explosions,” Rechtin explained.

“Maintaining good relationships in communities in which it operates is a priority. The company is pleased that, after a concerted and cooperative effort by both parties, the City of Newport joins RMR in the agreement and supports the diversion and dismissal of all charges,” said RMR in a statement via its regional manager.

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