Peabody Residents Against Unlawful Dumping
“People over Profits“
Illegal Dumping Endangers Thousands
J.D. Raymond has been operating an unlawful dump operation for years at 25 Farm Avenue in Peabody. On their twelve acres, they operate their mulch business, putting a significant portion of the property, and area at risk. There are 1,800 homes and 4,700 residents within a mile of this site!
Peabody Mulch Fire from JD Raymond Site (June 2010)
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June 2010
Massachusetts Mulch Company Fire Causes $1M in Damage
A massive fire engulfed a Massachusetts mulch company on Sunday afternoon, causing over a million dollars in damages. Firefighters battled the blaze, which spread to and destroyed several large pieces of construction equipment. Thick smoke caused significant traffic congestion near the Route 128 and Interstate 95 interchange, forcing authorities to close a portion of the connecting exit ramp. One firefighter was hospitalized due to smoke inhalation.
February 2012
For the second time in two years, Peabody firefighters battled a large mulch fire
A second fire has broken out at a Massachusetts wood recycling business. The facility, which experienced a massive fire in 2010, once again ignited on Monday afternoon. Firefighters quickly brought the blaze under control, preventing a repeat of the previous disaster. The 2010 fire revealed significant safety concerns about the storage of highly flammable mulch on the site. It remains unclear if the company has addressed these issues.
How Can You Help?
We will send this online petition right to the Peabody City Council and Mayor in opposition of this illegal operation.