Rumpke is granted permits to expand landfill

The Ohio EPA has approved permits for Rumpke to expand its Hughes Road landfill in Colerain Township. Two air pollution permits and a wastewater discharge permit have also been approved.

"The expansion permit allows the company to add approximately 240 acres to the east of the existing landfill, giving the facility about 30 years’ capacity," Ohio EPA officials said in a Monday press release.

The air pollution permits cover emissions from the landfill and facility roadways as well as GSF Energy's gas recovery plants at the site.

The wastewater permit allows Rumpke to made a sedimentation pond to collect, treat and discharge stormwater.

The Ohio EPA held a public meeting about the project on April 2, and posted its response to many of the concerns online.

The agency said its decision can be appealed to the Ohio Environmental Review Appeals Commission within 30 days.

Ohio EPA's response to public concerns

More:Ohio EPA meeting on Rumpke expansion set for Oct. 11

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