Allen's wants to build it's first burner in Hurlock, MD, near the Delaware state line. Apparently this will be very difficult because people in Hurlock think they have enough air pollution already. Mr. Robert Graham, President of CHx, told Green Delaware his company had never designed nor built a poop burner before. He was unable to provide any figures on emissions. The burner would be an experiment on our lungs.
Incinerators have to be fed in order to be paid for.
This could divert manure from more appropriate and perhaps profitable uses. In conclusion, there is no reason for this action at this time, and many reasons against it. We would like to work with the Commission to support environmentally sound approaches to manure management. We would be happy to discuss this matter further. Let us know what you think.