SARASOTA — On October 3, Suncoast Waterkeeper filed a formal Notice of Intent to Sue U.S. Recycling Company for ongoing violations of the federal Clean Water Act at its industrial facility located at 1310 Industrial Court, Sarasota, FL. The organization alleges that U.S. Recycling has unlawfully discharged polluted stormwater and other contaminants into Hog Creek and Sarasota Bay, critical waterways that are protected for recreation, wildlife, and shellfish harvesting.
The notice outlines numerous violations of the Clean Water Act and the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). Among these violations are failure to develop and/or implement a proper Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), failure to monitor and report discharges as required by law, and the release of non-stormwater pollutants into nearby drainage channels.
“Protecting Sarasota Bay and its tributaries is at the heart of our mission,” said Dr. Abbey Tyrna, Executive Director of Suncoast Waterkeeper. “When industrial pollution threatens those waters and regulatory enforcement falls short, it’s our duty to act. This notice is about safeguarding the health of our community and the integrity of the Bay.”…