Wednesday, February 21, 2007

 

OEPA Recommends Stark County Propose to Deny License

Ohio EPA News Release

COLUMBUS - Citing continued operational problems at Republic Service's Countywide Landfill, Ohio EPA Director Chris Korleski is recommending the Stark County Health Department proceed with a proposed denial of the landfill's annual operating license.

In a letter to the Stark County Health Department, Korleski determined Countywide Landfill (3619 Gracemont Street S.W., East Sparta) is not in substantial compliance with Ohio's environmental laws. Specifically, the facility continues to emit nuisance odors; has failed to immediately extinguish or control a subsurface fire; and has experienced landfill temperatures that exceed performance standards....Read more.