Villagers are preparing to make a legal challenge against building the bulk recycling facility in Abermule.
Powys County Council’s cabinet voted unanimously in favour of the £4 million project on Tuesday.
While leaving the meeting protesters told the Local Democracy Service that the battle to stop the facility coming to Abermule was far from over.
Abermule Communities Together (ACT) chairman, Jeff Mathews, said: “We fully expected this decision by cabinet to go against us. We were disappointed by the lack of support from some cabinet members.
“This clarifies the issues for us as it is now a single legal challenge, and is a great help to us.”
Mr Mathews continued: “In the meantime, we have effectively been invited around the table by Cllr Rosemarie Harris and will be able to challenge some of the design issues.
“This will enable the community to put forward solid ideas for compensation should this go ahead. We are looking for a drop-in centre or gymnasium facility.
“These are commensurate compensation for taking on the rubbish from the whole of north Powys.”
ACT vice-chairman, Stephen Meadowcroft, said: “The legal challenge will be expensive but we feel the costs can be covered.
“In the event that this building is built, it is our understanding that each councillor will be personally joint and severally responsible for any proven nuisance caused by the facilities operation. And we will monitor this vigorously from every angle.”
Over the months ACT has consistently had a presence at council meetings, has held marches and looked for alternative sites for the facility.
Mr Mathews added: “It is hard to believe that officers in County Hall with all of their resources could not find a site available for this anywhere in North Powys away from people.”
