Landmark agreement in Ohio to assist glass recycling

Nov. 2 -- A landmark agreement between two high profile Ohio businesses will begin to close the loop on glass recycling in the state.

Facilitated by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources´ Division of Recycling and Litter Prevention, the agreement will enable Rumpke Inc. to provide recycled glass feedstock to Owens-Illinois Inc. -- the world´s largest manufacturer of glass containers, which is headquartered in Perrysburg.

"Instead of looking outside of the state, Ohio companies, such as Owens-Illinois, can now utilize a valuable resource -- locally recycled glass materials from Ohio´s community recycling programs -- which provides economic as well as environmental benefits to Ohioans," said Gov. Ted Strickland. "This partnership with the private sector will provide an important service and help encourage glass recycling throughout Ohio while also facilitating the growth of two major Ohio companies."

The agreement calls for O-I to provide technical assistance to Rumpke in the development of a recycled glass treatment center which will provide up to 40,000 tons of ground glass annually. O-I agrees to purchase the majority of recycled glass cullet handled by Rumpke. Both businesses will work with ODNR to increase municipal glass recycling programs across Ohio.

Rumpke´s plan to expand their Dayton processing plant will create at least 20 jobs.

Contact Waste & Recycling News correspondent Chrissy Kadleck at 330-865-6172or wnintern@crain.com

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