Rumpke

Rumpke to save tons of glass from the landfill

Ann Thompson — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 21:46:59 +0000

Glass makes up 15 percent of what Cincinnatians throw out. Beginning this November, Rumpke will recycle it in a brand new St. Bernard facility that sits on the same site as one that burned down a year ago.

Although Rumpke will also recycle paper, plastics and metals at this facility, a big focus is on glass recycling.

Ohio EPA holds hearing on Rumpke request to use more landfill deodorizer

Mark Heyne — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:51:35 +0000

The Ohio EPA is holding a public hearing Tuesday night on Rumpke's request to increase the amount of odor neutralizer being used at its Colerain Township site. The new permit would allow the company to use up to 2,741 gallons of the neutralizer mixed with more than 2.7 million gallons of water monthly.

The deodorizer is made from essential plant oils, mainly from fruits and vegetables. It's applied using 200 spray nozzles attached to more than 6,100 feet of hose, 20 industrial fans and mobile spray dispensers

Rumpke to Build New Recycling Facility

Maryanne Zeleznik — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 12:14:09 +0000

Rumpke says it will build a 32-million dollar recycling center in Saint Bernard to replace its former facility destroyed by fire last year.

In a release the company says the facility will be 85-thousand square feet and will create one of the largest and most technologically advanced residential recycling systems in the U.S. It will be capable of sorting up to 55 tons of material every hour, more than doubling the capabilities

Ohio's high court finds Rumpke not a public utility

Jay Hanselman — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 14:02:35 +0000

The Ohio Supreme Court says the Rumpke landfill in Colerain Township is not a public utility and not exempt from the township's zoning authority.

The unanimous ruling from Ohio's high court overturned lower court decisions from a Hamilton County Judge and the First District Court of Appeals.

The case started in 2006 when the Colerain Township zoning commission and the trustees denied Rumpke's request to expand its landfill facility.