Would you want a bio-refinery in your neighborhood? County Councilman Dave Ennis joins us on Part 1 (S3 E24) of this special two-part OPEN AGENDA series about industrial waste-to-energy conversion projects that are causing deep concerns among Wicomico County residents. Councilman Ennis' unique knowledge of these emerging technologies was acquired during his tenure as manager of the ag-recycle plant for Perdue Farms, which processed poultry manure into pelletized fertilizer. In Part 1, we'll familiarize you with the basics of experimental waste-to-energy technologies that process poultry litter, and in some cases, even plastics and cardboard, into combustible, energy-producing products. But these experimental technologies do not come without significant problems, among which are pervasive emissions and odors, fire and explosion hazards, increased neighborhood truck traffic, cost inefficiencies, and impacts to residential property values. Do these technologies make economic sense? Do they actually improve the environment? Will they reduce the volume of waste that goes into the landfill? Do they belong in or near agricultural/residential zones where such activities are prohibited? Why do these facilities keep finding their way to Wicomico County rather than other jurisdictions in Maryland?