Detroit neighbors push back on east side oil facility reopening proposal

A Canadian-owned waste oil reclamation company, Aevitas Specialty Services Corp., plans to reopen and expand a Detroit facility after a 2025 fire caused by electrical failure led to its closure. Residents report significantly improved air quality post-closure, citing persistent odor complaints linked to sulfuric compounds used in the facility’s operations. The company faces 64 air complaint investigations and multiple violation notices from Michigan’s EGLE since 2012, with community opposition to its reopening plans.