The Covanta incinerator in Camden is the number one industrial air polluter in the county, emitting enormous amounts of greenhouse gases, fueling climate crisis, while also emitting toxic pollutants such as lead, mercury, fine particulate matter, and volatile organic compounds (VOC)s. What's more, the Covanta incinerator in Camden is one of the most polluting in the entire nation, according to WHYY reporting.

Covanta is currently seeking approval from the county to burn a new kind of waste-- liquid industrial waste. This could involve the burning of substances such as industrial wastewater, landfill leachate, sludge, grease trap clean out, used oil, and other industrial byproducts. Liquid waste recycling is the new monetization strategy to keep the aging incinerator in business.

In 2021, the Camden County Commissioners worked hard to advance a microgrid scheme that would have netted Covanta additional profits which continuing to poison residents. As Covanta tries to make more money off the public's health, it's time to remind the Camden County Commissioners that their job as elected officials is to represent the residents of Camden County, not advance the interests of the incineration company. Please a message to the Commissioners to take a stand for climate justice and public health and oppose Covanta's plans to burn more waste.