Arizona Rural Grassroots Organizers Take on Industrial Developers, Aided by Urban Allies

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Aluminum Dynamics projects it will emit 61.7 tons per year of PM10 and 52.2 tons per year of PM2.5. A rendering of the proposed aluminum recycling plant provided by Aluminum Dynamics to the City of Benson’s Planning and Zoning Commission. Bloom looked at Benson’s yearly water usage to calculate the impact that Aluminum Dynamics’ water request would have on the town. The city of Benson granted Aluminum Dynamics a conditional use permit during a November 6, 2024, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. If the EPA has no issues with the draft permit, ADEQ will then issue the final permit to Aluminum Dynamics.