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Covanta (now Reworld) waste-to-energy facility in Camden City, August 2023. Credit: Matt Skoufalos.

Camden Incinerator Permit Renewal Process Underscores Limits of Regulation, Lack of Alternatives, Community Health Concerns

As Reworld Camden seeks to renew its operating permit in Camden City, residents testify about their generational health concerns. Meanwhile, many Camden County municipalities have no other feasible alternative for solid waste disposal. Reworld is planning to make improvements that would curb its emissions, but said it needs approval to handle new waste streams to pay for them. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…

By Matt Skoufalos | January 17, 2026
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