Philadelphia City Council has postponed the vote on the critical Stop Trashing Our Air Bill, granting the Office of Clean and Green Initiatives additional time to evaluate and approve waste contracts over the coming months. Despite this delay, Chester residents, including members of CHOICES, passionately shared their testimonies on April 9th, the day originally scheduled for the vote. The testimonies […]
CRCQL protest at City Hall on April 7th
On April 7th, we, along with Reclaim Philadelphia, EQAT, and Trash Academy, held a powerful “Die-In” protest on the steps of Philadelphia City Hall. This demonstration was organized to shed light on the catastrophic effects of the Reworld trash incinerator, a major source of pollution threatening the health and well-being of our Chester community. The protest aimed to highlight the […]
Chester residents urge Philadelphia to stop sending trash to city incinerator
ByTaRhonda Thomas Tuesday, April 7, 2026 6:35PM PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Residents from Chester rallied outside Philadelphia City Hall on Tuesday, calling on city leaders to end the practice of sending trash to the largest waste incinerator in the country, which is in Chester. Members of Chester Residents Concerned for Quality Living (CRCQL) staged a protest as Philadelphia officials met inside to […]
Stop Trashing our Air ACT to be voted on, Thursday April, 9th at 10:00 AM
Take a stand for clean air in Delaware County. Let’s urge the City of Philadelphia to end the practice of burning trash in our city! Stop Trashing Our Air Bill, will be voted on Thursday!!!! We need to pack the room!!!! The bill will end Philadelphia burning their trash in Chester. You can sign up to speak the day of […]
Let Us Breathe Event Recap 2026
On Saturday, March 14th, the community gathered for our Let Us Breathe event, a vibrant celebration of health, wellness, and family fun. Held at the ACCESS community center, the event brought together healthcare professionals, families, and community members for a day filled with informative sessions and engaging activities. The Let Us Breathe event provided an opportunity for residents to hear […]
Zero Waste Workshop Recap
On Saturday, March 7, 2026, we held a workshop to discuss best practices for managing Delaware County’s waste and the newly published Delaware County Zero Waste Plan. Participants discovered that taking a few actions, such as composting or contacting local leaders, could make a big difference! If you weren’t able to attend the workshop, you will find the presentation below. […]
Media Borough & Swarthmore Borough Pass “NO LNG” Resolution
On Thursday, February 19, Media Borough Council unanimously passed a No LNG in Delco resolution stating their opposition to the construction or siting of any LNG export terminal within Delaware County citing “that any proposal to build an LNG export terminal in the County is contrary to the health, safety, welfare, and public interest of its residents.” View the approved […]
Delfin LNG Pipeline Explosion Underscores Dangers of Fossil Fuel Infrastructure, Casts Doubt on Project Viability
Allison Woolverton | February 26, 2026 In February, a gas pipeline in Southwest Louisiana, part of an offshore liquified “natural” gas (LNG) export project expedited by the Trump administration, exploded. While federal, state and local regulators are reportedly investigating the blast, communities in the shadows of LNG are left wondering if construction on the project will be allowed to continue despite the potential dangers. On Feb. […]
Owner of Chester trash incinerator spent $45K on lobbying in Philadelphia as City Council considers waste incineration ban
The sponsor of the proposed incineration ban pulled the bill from a vote at the last minute in January once it appeared to lack support. Sophia Schmidt The owner of Chester’s trash incinerator ramped up its spending on lobbying Philadelphia politicians last year as City Council weighed a bill that could jeopardize the company’s future city contracts. City records show Reworld, […]
Philadelphia faces waste contract deadline as Chester incinerator debate intensifies
By Jill Croce Published February 13, 2026 7:16pm EST News FOX 29 Philadelphia PHILADELPHIA – The future of Philadelphia’s waste disposal is under scrutiny as city officials, health leaders and advocates push for an end to incinerator use, citing health risks for Chester residents, with key contract decisions looming. City leaders and advocates rally against incinerator use What we know: A portion of […]
