A community benefits agreement between the city of Akron and a waste management company is moving forward, despite some calls from residents to continue negotiating.
The agreement relates to a planned waste transfer station on East Archwood Avenue on the city’s east side.
WM, formerly Waste Management, has agreed to invest $1 million dollars into the city over a 10-year period, and $40,000 annually once the station has opened. The company also committed to community meetings, local hiring and litter cleanups…