Waterfront South neighborhood
Coverage of Waterfront South neighborhood in the Nexus archive.
- Man critically injured at EMR scrapyard in Camden was ‘impaled’ by blowtorch
A contractor was critically injured at an EMR scrapyard in Camden after being impaled by a blowtorch while disassembling a crane. The incident occurred days after a court allowed EMR's metal shredder to reopen following legal disputes over fire safety, amidst multiple fires at the site since 2020 that have caused pollution and health concerns for nearby residents.
- EMR can restart its fire-prone Camden scrapyard after it ensures sprinkler system works, judge says
EMR, a scrap metal recycling company in Camden, can restart its metal shredder after a judge required the company to ensure its fire suppression system is operational and implement safety recommendations. The decision follows multiple fires at the facility, which have caused hazardous pollution and evacuations for nearby residents.
- Camden City Council rejects settlement with scrapyard operator EMR
Camden City Council rejected a proposed settlement with EMR, a scrap metal recycling company, which would have allowed its paused shredding facility to reopen. The council voted against the agreement amid concerns over environmental justice, multiple fires at EMR's facilities in the Waterfront South neighborhood, and health impacts on residents.
- ‘Too little, too late’: Residents and advocates urge Camden to permanently shut down scrap metal recycler
Camden residents and advocates urged City Council to permanently shut down EMR, a scrap metal recycler linked to over a dozen fires since 2020. The council passed a resolution supporting a statement from local and state officials calling for the facility's closure, while the city suspended EMR's license and issued a cease operations order.