Republic Gets Another Setback at Countywide Landfill

Date: November 26, 2007

Source: Republic Services, Inc.

Republic Services recently reported another setback for its Countywide landfill where the Stark County (Ohio) Health Department wants to suspend its operating license, after problems including underground fires, leakage and foul odors. It is a surprising event given the many concessions that Republic has made with the OhioEPA over the landfill's operation. The landfill and related businesses generate about $15 million in annual revenue. Closing it would result in a $100 million charge to the company. The company however, remains confident that sufficient legal remedy exists to keep the landfill operating. They also assert that all necessary repairs have been made to remove any threat to the environment.

For more information, visit: www.republicservices.com.

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