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Recycling plant cited for odor, impacting local preschool

6/5/2026

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Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (DEE) issued a violation notice to Ruby Recycling Oct. 6 2025 due to odor.
Lincoln Park preschool dismissed students early on June 2 2026 due to yard’s smell and reopened the next day.
Superintendent Terry Dangerfield said district lodged multiple complaints with regulator but did not receive a remedy.
Ruby Recycling President Jeff Sonne said company follows regulations, added equipment, and is cooperating with officials.

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Story summary

Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (DEE) issued a violation notice to Ruby Recycling Oct. 6 2025 due to odor.
Lincoln Park preschool dismissed students early on June 2 2026 due to yard’s smell and reopened the next day.
Superintendent Terry Dangerfield said district lodged multiple complaints with regulator but did not receive a remedy.
Ruby Recycling President Jeff Sonne said company follows regulations, added equipment, and is cooperating with officials.