MN EJ Table & Zero Burn Coalition: Pre-Forum Survey: Eliott Park Neighborhood Perspectives of the HERC

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MN EJ Table & Zero Burn Coalition: Pre-Forum Survey: Eliott Park Neighborhood Perspectives of the HERC

Hennepin County has already voted to close the Hennepin Energy Recovery Center (HERC). This short pre-assessment will help us understand what community members know about HERC, how they view its financial, environmental, and equity impacts, and what accountability measures they believe are necessary as the County considers delaying or weakening its closure plans.

Your input will shape the discussion at the upcoming forum.

How familiar are you with the Hennepin Energy Recovery Center (HERC) and its role in processing waste in Hennepin County?

Very familiar

Somewhat familiar

Not familiar at all

Do you think the burdens of HERC (pollution, traffic, siting) fall more on some communities than others?

Yes, mostly on low-income or communities of color

No, impacts are fairly shared

Not sure

Clear selection

What concerns you most about the continued operation of HERC?

Air quality and public health impacts

Climate impacts from incineration

Truck traffic and neighborhood safety

The cumulative impacts and concentration of pollution in what is desiganted as sacrifice zones

I don’t have concerns

Clear selection

The HERC facility is still in debt, and Hennepin County continues to carry those financial obligations. Were you aware of this, and how do you feel about it?

Yes, and I think it’s a serious problem

Yes, but I’m not very concerned

No, I wasn’t aware, and I’m concerned now

No, I wasn’t aware, and it doesn’t concern me

Clear selection

What are you hoping ot learn and accomplish during the session?

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