Republic Services, Inc. and Lab USA unveiled a state-of-the-art ash metal recovery facility today at the Roosevelt Regional Landfill. The advanced process allows for the reclamation of metals found in ash previously lost through traditional methods of resource recovery. The facility is set to process all newly delivered ash to the Roosevelt Landfill as well as systematically process all of the existing ash currently in the landfill. Once recovered, the metals are recycled, shipped to manufacturers and repurposed to make new metal products.
“Environmental challenges require innovative solutions. We are proud to partner with Lab USA and remain committed to identifying advanced technologies and resources that allow us to repurpose valuable commodities to make new products,” stated Mike Huycke, area president with Republic Services. “We must lead by example, working diligently to preserve our natural environment through innovative landfill and processing technologies.”
“Lab USA is very excited about beginning this long-term relationship with Republic Services. The Roosevelt Regional Landfill is an example of progressive waste management and Lab USA is proud to be a part of the effort to protect the planet. The removal of metals from ash is a big step in recycling efforts and it is the first step in the beneficial use of ash, on which Lab USA is focused,” stated Brent DuBois, president and CEO of Lab USA.
The facility is estimated to recover and recycle over 46,200 tons of ferrous metals and 42,900 tons of non-ferrous metals. Ferrous metals are those which contain iron such as steel, stainless steel and cast iron. Non-ferrous metals are those that do not contain iron and do not have a magnetic quality such as aluminum, copper, lead and tin.
Roosevelt Landfill utilizes the waste collected from municipalities across Washington and converts the methane gas (CH4) into a renewable energy source. Working with the Klickitat Public Utility District, the landfill currently provides enough energy to power up to 30,000 local households annually.
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