Stop Trashing Our Act (Environmental Justice - PHILADELPHIA)

JOIN US Friday April 3, 2026 from 3:30pm-6:30pm at THE ROTUNDA 4014 Walnut Street Philadelphia 19104 located right next to the( Cinemark Movie Theater ).

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The Stop Trashing Our Air Act (Bill #250768) is a legislative effort introduced by Philadelphia Councilmember Jamie Gauthier to stop the city from contracting with companies that incinerate municipal waste or recyclables, specifically targeting the Reworld (formerly Covanta) incinerator in Chester, PA.

Supported by Chester Residents Concerned for Quality Living (CRCQL) and other environmental justice advocates, the bill aims to end the practice of sending roughly 37-40% of Philadelphia's waste to be burned in a community that faces high asthma and pollution rates.

Key Details on the Initiative:

The Problem: The Reworld facility in Chester is the nation's largest trash incinerator, burning 3,500 tons of waste daily, with a significant portion coming from Philadelphia, NYC, and other areas.

Health Impact: The incinerator is identified as a major source of toxic air pollution, contributing to a childhood asthma rate in Chester that is 5x the national average.

Legislative Status: The bill passed through the Committee on the Environment on Nov. 17, 2025, and is moving toward a full City Council vote April 9, 2026 (with your support)!!!

Deadline: Philadelphia's current waste disposal contract expires on June 30, 2026. Advocates are pushing for passage to prevent a new, long-term contract with the incinerator.

Join Chester Residents Concerned for Quality Living (CRCQL), Council Members, Community Organizers, & Community Members from Philadelphia and Surrounding Tri-state for

*Film Screening

*Guest Speakers

*Open Panel Discussion

*Information & Resources

*Light Refreshments

Action Needed: (BEFORE April 9, 2026)

Activists are calling on people to CONTACT: City Council members Key "Swing" Council Members

Kenyatta JohnsonCouncil PresidentLegislative timing/unions(215) 686-3412

Katherine Gilmore RichardsonAt-LargeBudgetary impact/Efficiency

(215) 686-3454

Isaiah ThomasAt-LargeAlternative logistics(215) 686-3446

Jim HarrityAt-LargeLabor/Union jobs(215) 686-3450

Mark Squilla1st DistrictWaste transfer station locations(215) 686-3458

Tips for Reaching Out

When you call or email, mention these specific points!

The Deadline: Remind them that the city's contract with the Reworld incinerator in Chester expires on June 30, 2026, and the city should not lock itself into another multi-year agreement that harms public health.

Health Equity: Mention that incineration is a major contributor to high asthma rates in the region, particularly in Chester and Philadelphia.

The "High-Priority" Violations: Note that the Chester facility has a history of air quality violations, making it an unreliable and unethical partner for the city.

#BanTheBurn

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