Earth Day 2013

Rumpke Noble Road Landfill

Recently, during spring break, we visited the local landfill.

Alvie Green

Mr. Green, the local manager, told us lots of facts about the local facility and the industry as a whole.  

Lucas and Loudon

He told us that they use clay and a liner in the bottom of the hole.  Loudon is showing the liner.

Rumpke Noble Road Land Fill

Mr. Green mentioned many times that Rumpke endeavors to be a good neighbor and part of the community.  They pump any water out of the bottom and clean it before returning it to surface water.  They pump gas from the fill and burn it off.  There was virtually no smell!

Trash Compactor

He informed us that his company pays $1 million a piece for the machines they use.  They are quite large.

He informed us that they receive trash from all over Ohio.  The landfill can operate for an additional 13 years before it is full.  They put up a tall fence to catch flying debris from landing in Fowlers Woods, its neighbor on the the East. 

I suppose that it goes without saying that we need to recycle and re-purpose whenever possible to save our environment.

Thanks to Rumpke and Mr. Green for the tour.

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