Locals gather to learn the future of J.H. Baxter plant as a Superfund site

In this undated photo provided by the EPA, a crew member uses a plasma torch to dismantle one of the retorts left on the J.H. Baxter site in Eugene. The U.S. government alleges that the retorts were used improperly to evaporate toxic wastewater into the air in 2019, violating federal environmental law.

Locals gather to learn the future of J.H. Baxter plant as a Superfund site

Joe Campbell - 07/17/2025 - Environmental Justice

About 100 people attended a hearing in Eugene Wednesday night to find out what will happen to the old J.H. Baxter plant.

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