The facility is an economically viable and environmentally sensitive method of disposing of solid waste and sewage sludge. Communities that contract to deliver their waste to the facility can expect long term savings from stabilized disposal fees and reduced collection costs. These communities may also avoid environmental litigation costs usually associated with traditional disposal methods. Furthermore, the facility requires much less land than a landfill, has an operational life of at least 30 years, and eliminates the threat of pollution to the area's land, air, and water. Finally, the facility will create about 350 construction jobs and as many as 200 permanent jobs.
Ethanol is a renewable, clean burning motor fuel.
The MRF separates metal, glass, and plastic by both mechanical and manual methods. Remaining waste, such as food and paper products, are dried and shredded, thereby eliminating odor. The processes in the facility produce no known toxic emissions. Standard operational contingencies have been included in the facility design to accommodate scheduled maintenance shutdowns as well as unpredictable events. The municipality and its citizens will not be affected by breakdowns.