Greasezilla™ Opens Second Regional Processing Hub in Ashland, Va.
What happened
Downey Ridge Environmental Company announced the operational opening of its second regional processing hub in Ashland, Va. This facility is part of a national rollout targeting 30 sites. The company noted that FOG (fats, oils and grease) is the leading cause of sewer blockages, accounting for 47 percent of them in the U.S., according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The company stated that the national rollout holds a potential infrastructure value exceeding $150 million.
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Why it matters
The company's model involves investing capital to build and operate regional processing centers, thereby taking the burden of waste management off municipalities. Brian Levine, Executive Vice President of the company, noted that existing infrastructure has not kept pace with the demands of managing captured waste.
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Who's involved
- Brian LevineExecutive Vice President of Downey Ridge Environmental Company