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Article: Council approves incinerator, (New York City Council approves construction of a refuse disposal facility in Brooklyn, New York) (Brief Article)
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- Real Estate Weekly
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- September 2, 1992
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The New York City Council last week passed the Brooklyn incinerator compromise package by a vote of 36 to 15, clearing the way for its construction beginning in fiscal year 1996 after signature by the Mayor.
Prior to seeking construction financing for the hightech incinerator, which will be located at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, the Council stipulated that a curbside recycling program would begin a year sooner and pilot programs to expedite full-scale recycling would be established in one district in each borough. To implement the new solid-waste management plan, two other incinerators will be closed while ...