C&D Landfill Changes in Store for Ohio

Ohio Gov. Bob Taft has signed a bill into law that calls for a number of changes to the rules governing the state’s construction and demolition debris landfills.

According to local press reports, regulatory changes include increasing the mandatory distance between landfill facilities and residences from 50 feet to 500 feet. Also, C&D landfills cannot be within 500 feet of a state or national park or recreational facility.