# Garbage
County Commissioner Dumas refuses to approve Solid Waste Committee nominee until residents' concerns heard
Commissioner Dumas backs residents against landfill industry influenceThe Cincinnati Post, 2021. But for, the tenacity of Commissioner Stephanie Dumas - with an assist from Commissioner Reece - Driehaus would have successfully planted a Rumpke compliance contractor on the Solid Waste Policy Committee 2 weeks ago. Dumas insisted the nomination be tabled so she could consider letters written by several individuals and nonprofit organizations before voting on the issue.
Parking Next To A Large Pile Of Garbage in NYC
Parking Next To A Large Pile Of Garbage in NYC
Curbside recycling still suspended in Clay County as staffing shortages continue
In the most recent Waste Management staffing update from March, Clay County was understaffed by 15 employees – resulting in the continued suspension of curbside recycling. Waste Management staffing shortages are presented to the county on the 16th of each month.
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Clay County’s recycling pickup remains in limbo; Waste Management offers $10,000 signing bonus for new workers
Waste Management is offering a $10,000 signing bonus to recruit employees so the company can resume curbside recycling in Clay County. The company has yet to find anyone willing to take advantage of this opportunity, according to Assistant County Manager Charlie Latham.
Mt. Rumpke 2.0 presenting risks to residents - already.
Sand Run floods with water draining from Mt. Rumpke 2.0The Cincinnati Post, 2022. The torrential rains on Thursday caused significant flooding on Sand Run Road at the entrance to Mt. Rumpke 2.0. Several roads in the tri-state had flooding. The difference is, other roads aren't downhill from a landfill that houses decaying garbage on top of a waste site used by Monsanto, the subject of numerous lawsuits related to toxic materials.
Recycling-Can One Person Save The Planet?
There Are New Controls, Regulations, And PR Campaigns To Save Us From Ourselves. Recyling Program BinsPhoto by Nareeta Martin via Unsplash. There is a renewed urgency on stemming the flow of plastic waste pouring into our environment. Here’s a reminder of why recycling is such a good thing — for you and the planet.