The mother of four is one of about 3000 people who have signed a petition over Waste Management Ltd’s plan to expand its facility on Marshs Rd. "Waste Management has the contract to handle and dispose of any pesticides, herbicides, fungicides and any other substances collected through the Christchurch Recovery Centre. An ECan spokesman said it has sought further information from Waste Management Ltd for the application. This includes an assessment of toxic compound emissions from the site, limits on the number of pesticides to be processed and a site management plan. Waste Management Ltd did not respond to questions.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 28, 2020 23:26 UTC