MARS recycling barge facility near St. Rose
St. Charles Parish
Summary
A barge recycling operation is proposed on the Bonnet Carré Spillway across from Highland Oaks, and neighbors are worried about truck traffic, safety, noise, dust, possible open burning, and riverbank stability. The permit isn't decided yet — public comment runs through June 2 — and residents are pushing for a denial or much tighter conditions.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jun 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
Homeowners say they're already paying out of pocket to repair property damaged by trucks serving the site.
The applicant and industrial riverfront operations would benefit if the permit is issued.
Highland Oaks residents face safety risks near their fence line, property damage, and potential environmental and levee-stability hazards.
Mentions & discussions (2)
SCP Coastal Zone Advisory Committee 12:00 PM (trimmed) - Jun 9, 2026
The recycling company's barge operation on the batture near St. Rose drew heavy public comment last month. It's on hold pending Army Corps review of river impacts, and a committee member's site visit found no visible fence or levee damage so far.
SCP Coastal Zone Advisory Committee 12:00 PM (trimmed) - May 12, 2026
A barge recycling operation is proposed on the Bonnet Carré Spillway across from Highland Oaks, and neighbors are worried about truck traffic, safety, noise, dust, possible open burning, and riverbank stability. The permit isn't decided yet — public comment runs through June 2 — and residents are pushing for a denial or much tighter conditions.
Related development
P20260326 – MARS barge recycling facility
If approved, heavy trucks, cutting, and potential burning operations would operate next to a residential subdivision — residents say safety, levee stability, and water quality are all at risk.
P20260326 Modern American Recycling Services, Inc. (MARS, Inc.)
Residents near St. Rose get more time for scrutiny of river impacts before any approval.
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