Laketown Township leaders say odors stemming from a composting operation are so foul, they are holding a public hearing to address escalating resident complaints.
In April, state inspectors cited Cocoa Corp. for “strong foul odor” from its facility on Republic Services property on 60th Street between the I-196 and U.S. 31 overpasses, noting it is violating environmental and public health nuisance standards.
Township official say Cocoa Corp. operator Adam Brent noted odors peak from 10-4 Monday through Friday when the compost piles are turned to comply with state law…