In fact, Sen. The governor's statement yesterday rightly explained that Delaware has limited landfill capacity and a total ban on incineration could present serious problems for disposing of solid waste. He noted the environmental problem of chicken waste in southern Delaware. Banning incineration severely limits those trying to reach nutrient management goals. Emotion, not careful thought, secured speedy passage of S.B. 280.
Legislators ought to set things right when they return next month.