Cincinnati, OH-based Rumpke Waste & Recycling is expanding its presence in Central Kentucky. The family owned waste and recycling service provider purchased assets from Central Kentucky Fiber Resources, including its facility at 847 Angliana Avenue in Lexington. 鈥淭hroughout our family company鈥檚 nearly 90-year history, recycling has been an integral part of our story,鈥� said Adam Rumpke, region vice president. 鈥淲e are very excited about this opportunity to operate a recycling facility in Central Kentucky, and work to grow our service offerings in the region.鈥�
In addition to the Central Kentucky Fiber Resources acquisition, Rumpke is also constructing a $5 million solid waste transfer facility at 245 West Yusen Way in Georgetown, Kentucky. The 21,606 square foot site will be used to transport residential and commercial waste collected in Scott and surrounding counties to Rumpke鈥檚 regional landfills in Pendleton and Montgomery County, Kentucky. 鈥淩umpke has operated a landfill and hauling operation in Mt. Sterling Kentucky since 1989,鈥� said Rumpke. 鈥淥ur business has seen steady growth, and we continue to make investments to operate more efficiently and best serve our customers.鈥�
The Scott County facility is expected to be complete in April 2021.