Thursday, March 29, 2007

 

Ohio EPA Orders Countywide Landfill to Take Tougher Actions to Control Odors

Ohio EPA News Release

COLUMBUS - Republic Services of Ohio has agreed to stringent Ohio EPA orders aimed at ending the odor nuisance and underground fire at Countywide Landfill in East Sparta.

Ohio EPA Director Chris Korleski announced the agreement today. Director Korleski also notified the Stark County Health Department of the agreed upon Director's Findings and Orders in a letter to Commissioner Williams Franks. The Stark County Board of Health is the authority responsible for issuing the landfill's annual operating license and will consider the Director's Findings and Orders, as well as other criteria, before making a final decision on the landfill's 2007 license....Read more.