Chamber Member WM Showcases Latest Advances in Landfill Technology
The Ohio Chamber was proud to recently join Chamber member Waste Management (WM) and State Senator Tim Schaffer (R-Lancaster) for a site visit to WM’s Suburban Landfill facility in Perry Coun- ty. The site originally opened in 1992, encompasses 1,158 acres, employs 13, processes approximately 320,000 tons of waste materials annually, and is projected to have 90 years of life remaining. Both the OCC and Sen. Schaffer, who chairs the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, got a firs- thand glimpse of how massive and scenic the landfill is, and learned how the facility is engineered with environmental protection systems that meet or exceed government regulations. These systems, which include engineering liners and covers, leachate collection and removal, and gas collection and control, are also subject to highly regulated monitoring and reporting requirements. WM’s Suburban Landfill operations are a proud example of not just responsible waste disposal, but also unsung energy generation. At Suburban Landfill, the landfill gas is actively extracted using 160 combined wells and converted to electricity in their landfill gas-to-energy plant. This energy is then distributed onto South Central Power’s grid, providing enough energy to power over 2,000 Southeastern Ohio homes. By harvesting this natural gas from decomposing waste, WM is producing electricity that contributes to grid stability and provides yet another diverse element to Ohio’s energy portfolio. As always, the Ohio Chamber welcomes the opportunity to connect our Chamber members with area legislators for an operational tour and to help them understand the economic impact of our member bu- sinesses. If you are interested in having the Chamber organize such a visit, please contact Adam Rapien, our VP of Political Engagement, at either (614) 629-0929 or arapien@ohiochamber.com.
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