‘Aggressive Actions’ Taken To Deal With Compost Smell
Havertown residents have complained about the smell coming from the shared compost program between Marple and Haverford townships.
HAVERTOWN–With some residents complaining about the smell emanating from the compost pile at the Haverford Township’s Public Works facility, “aggressive actions” are being taken, says Larry Gentile, Haverford Township manager. At a recent Haverford Township Board of Commissioner’s meeting, some residents criticized the compost program, which was created in 2009 by Haverford and Marple townships, because of the strong odor being produced, but steps have been taken to deal with the issue, Gentile explained to Patch last week in an email. “There has been some odor complaints received by me (10 residents) and we have taken aggressive actions to address any odor issues,” Gentile stated. “The townships hired one of the best compost consultants …
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Phil Fairer
10:17 am on Wednesday, January 25, 2012
The odor was from this compost is really strong in the Havertown Westgate Hills neighborhood. I noticed it last evening while driving on the 200 and 300 blocks of Ivy Rock Lane. It is an embarrassment and a quality of life issue. I sincerely hope they can eliminate the compost odor and keep this program. If they can't, it should be eliminated. No one should have to live with this smell. By the … more ›