On July 24, the Department of Environmental Protection announced it has received notice from Elcon Recycling Services, LLC that it no longer intends to proceed with its proposed hazardous waste treatment facility in Falls Township, Bucks County and will therefore be withdrawing its applications currently under review by DEP.

To date, DEP had not approved any applications for this project or issued any prior approvals. All reviews are since terminated.

A copy of the withdrawal notice submitted to DEP has been added to the Elcon Project webpage.  Media questions should be direction to Virginia Cain, DEP Southeast Regional Office, 484-250-5808 or vicain@pa.gov.

NewsClips:

-- Frank Kummer: Elcon Withdraws Application For Hazardous Waste Plant In Bucks County

-- DEP: Elcon Withdraws Plan For Bucks County Hazardous Waste Treatment Plant

[Posted: July 25, 2020]

7/27/2020