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Derichebourg Recycling USA – New Terminal: New Air Quality Permit No. 180552 AND N322
Derichebourg Recycling USA has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for the issuance of Permit 180552 and Nonattainment Permit N322, which would authorize construction of a new shredding facility located at: 1 Wharf Street, Houston, Harris County,
Texas 77012.
The proposed facility will emit the following air contaminants: carbon monoxide, hazardous air pollutants, nitrogen oxides, organic compounds, particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5) and sulfur dioxide.
Immediate actions and help documents:
⚠️ ACTION: Submit public comments
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⚠️ ACTION: Attend the Public Meeting
TCEQ has scheduled a public meeting. Representatives from TCEQ and Derichebourg Recycling will be there to answer questions, and there will be opportunity to submit public comment.
- Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM
- Location: American Legion Harrisburg Post 472 (7599 Avenue C, Houston, Texas 77012)
Common Air Pollutants
Common air pollutants include particulate matter, ground-level ozone, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and lead. The inhalation of these pollutants has been associated with a number of health conditions, from chronic respiratory diseases to cardiovascular problems and neurological harm. Read more about the health impacts from the U.S. EPA here.
Air Toxics
Air toxics, also known as hazardous air pollutants (HAPs), are pollutants that are known or suspected to cause cancer or other serious health effects (e.g. reproductive effects or birth defects), or adverse environmental effects. Examples of air toxics include benzene, formaldehyde, 1,3-butadiene, toluene, and heavy metals like mercury and chromium. Read more about these pollutants and their health impacts from the U.S. EPA here.
In the Greater Houston area, hazardous facilities are disproportionately located in or near communities of color and with lower incomes. This industrial proximity is detrimental to resident health and is known as “double jeopardy.” In other words, communities are both impacted by toxic emissions and pollutants as well as risks of exposure to chemical accidents.