Our community is at risk. The proposed car shredder will release harmful dust and pollutants into the air, threatening our health and safety.
We need your help to stop this dangerous project.
We incorrectly identified United Auto Recyclers as United Recycling and incorrectly claimed that it has illegally built a shredder. In truth, United Auto Recyclers is not the company involved and, to our knowledge, has nothing to do with the shredder. Actually, the shredder is being built, without city permits, by Hansen Property Development, Inc. a Nevada corporation, whose officers and directors are the same as those of U-Pull-It and all list the same address in Arizona.
U-Pull-It has submitted “plans” to the P&Z Board, but there are huge gaps: no provisions for traffic management with an estimated 50 extra trucks per day, no plan for controlling wind-blown toxic fluff (waste from shredded cars that can spread harmful pollutants into our air and water), and no real strategy for stopping heavy metal-filled runoff from entering our water.
This is especially concerning given ongoing lead remediation efforts in Omaha. There's also no plan for noise control, fire safety, or oil capture, even though the site is in a floodplain with visible oil slicks.
U-Pull-It has a history of ignoring permits and environmental laws, releasing toxic substances, and now they're bringing a dangerous shredder to our community.
This shredder will dump harmful dust and pollutants into our air, threatening our health and safety. There's no plan for traffic, noise control, or protecting against the heavy metal debris that could seep into our waterways.
We need as many people as we can get to come to the next Planning Board meeting on Wednesday, October 2nd, at 1 PM in the Civic Center Legislative Chambers, 1819 Farnam St, Omaha.
Let's stand together to protect our neighborhoods and ensure a cleaner, safer future.
The car shredder project is a direct threat to our safety and well-being. This project endangers our environment, health, and local economy.
We live, work, and play in the neighborhoods, parks, businesses, restaurants, and entertainment venues of downtown Omaha. If we don't stop the car shredder project, we are endangering the health of our city and its citizens.
Tell Omaha decision makers to stop the car shredder project now.
Out-of-state developers built a $10 million shredder without any city intervention or required permits.
While the project developers have applied for a special use permit, they still lack necessary approvals from the EPA, NRD, and other regulatory bodies.
The shredder is located in the floodway of Papio Creek, threatening to contaminate the groundwater that leads into the Missouri River. No plans have been filed to manage toxic runoff, risking severe pollution.
Over 100 semis a day could flood our streets, creating chaos and dangerous road conditions for residents.
The shredder is located in the floodway of Papio Creek, threatening to contaminate the groundwater that leads into the Missouri River. No plans have been filed to manage toxic runoff, risking severe pollution.
Cars with propane tanks could lead to deadly explosions, putting our community at risk.
Here’s how you can make a difference:
Take Action
Our community is at risk as the car shredder project progresses. Omaha politicians must reject attempts to impose this dangerous project without meaningful community involvement or considering the objections raised by local residents, business owners, environmental experts, and health advocates.
Attend a Meeting
Attend the P&Z meeting on October 2nd and demand the committee to listen to community concerns about the car shredder project: Wednesday, October 2 at 1PM at the Omaha Civic Center Legislative Chambers.
Act Now
Send a message to P&Z Committee Members and the City Council urging them to stop the car shredder project between 50th and 72nd; Between Q and L St.
Planning Board Recipients:
Chair Greg Rosenbaum
Vice Chair David Rosacker
Jeffrey Moore
Michael Pate
Patrick Morris
Cydney Franklin
Jorge Sotolongo
City Council Recipients:
District 1: Pete Festersen
District 2: Juanita Johnson
District 3: Danny Begley
District 4: Ron Hug
District 5: Don Rowe
District 6: Brinker Harding
District 7: Aimee Melton
