The Howard County Council voted against a bill Monday that would have prohibited the incineration of plastic in residential areas.

Now!” and “Healthy air, healthy homes, Christiana, David, Opel Jones!” echoed in front of the George Howard Building Monday, as residents gathered to support a bill that would have prevented chemical company W.

Howard County residents and advocates are expected to rally Monday evening as county councilmembers prepare to vote on a bill that would prohibit the incineration of plastic in residential zones.

Howard County Council votes against giving plastic recycling project the boot