City officials finalized an agreement that sets the terms for the use of a concrete recycling pad Rumpke of Indiana recently finished building at the Bartholomew County Landfill. Columbus Board of Public Works and Safety members approved a recycle transport and processing agreement with Rumpke that will allow the city to save on the costs of transporting recyclables as part of the Columbus Recycles program.
Recycling was previously collected and taken to Got Rocks Landscaping Materials on Indianapolis Road. The addition of the concrete pad will eliminate the expense of transportation to the third-party facility, city officials said, who called it a more sustainable and cost-effective option.
The city will pay Rumpke at a rate of $67 per ton for all recyclable materials transported and processed under the agreement, according to city documents. The agreement is for five years, with options for two renewals lasting five and three years respectively. Rumpke is responsible for receiving and processing all recyclables material delivered by the city to the site, including unloading and handling.