NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WPRI) — New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell said he understands residents' concerns about a proposed waste transfer facility, but stressed that the city worked to secure the best deal possible.

The $30 million facility, proposed for Duchaine Boulevard, would process about 1,500 tons of waste per day, including garbage to recycling.

During a taping of Newsmakers Friday, Mitchell told 12 News he would prefer a different type of development at the site in the North End's industrial park, but the city was left with limited options.

Although the city explored other possibilities for the former bottling plant, after seeking legal advice, they determined there were no better options, according to Mitchell. He said the city tried making the best out of the situation, which includ

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