By Emily Rose Grassi, NBC Philadelphia

The recycling company at the center of controversy following a series of fires has begun reopening, according to a spokesperson for EMR.

Starting on Monday, July 13, EMR’s Waterfront South facility will be reopening in a phased approach with the location being fulling operational by Friday, July 17.

EMR announced that they have created a new “operating framework” called FireSMART to help manage the property.

This phased plan comes less than a week after a judge allowed EMR to reopen the facility by overturning the Camden City Council’s decision to shut it down.

At least 13 fires have been reported at the facility since 2020, raising concerns among neighbors, community leaders, and state officials.