ATLANTA, Nov. 18, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic Services,
Inc. (NYSE: RSG) announced today that the Georgia Chapter of the
Solid Waste Association of North
America (SWANA) has recognized the Company, together with
Mas Energy, with its Landfill Gas Utilization Excellence Award. The
award was presented earlier this week at the Chapter's annual
conference and awards presentation on Saint Simon Island.
The Excellence Award recognizes the development by Republic and
Mas Energy of three landfill gas-to-energy facilities serving the
metro Atlanta area. Together, the
facilities generate more than 24 megawatts of electricity and are
capable of powering more than 15,600 are homes.
"We are honored to be recognized with this prestigious award,"
said Jamey Amick, area president of
Republic Services. "We are proud to be partners with Mas Energy in
generating a renewable energy source that makes a meaningful and
lasting environmental difference in the state of Georgia."
Landfill gas-to-energy projects involve capturing methane, a
byproduct of the normal decomposition of waste, from the subsurface
and routing the methane to a set of internal combustion engines or
turbines, which consume the gas and turn a generator.
Landfill gas-to-energy projects such as these convert the
methane into electricity, which can be distributed as a renewable
energy source to the local power grid.
"SWANA Georgia chapter is pleased to recognize Republic Services
and Mas Energy with this deserving award," said Terry Dietsch, past president of SWANA Georgia
Chapter. "We applaud them for being leaders in the production of
sustainable green power. These projects are truly outstanding."
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 3
megawatts of renewable energy generated by landfill gas-to-energy
projects is equal to preventing the carbon emissions emitted from
the use of 16.6 million gallons of gasoline. Based upon EPA
calculations, this project prevents carbon emissions that would
otherwise be emitted by the use of more than 132 million gallons of
gasoline.
Nationwide, Republic Services operates 69 landfill gas-to-energy
projects, which taken together generate enough renewable energy to
power more than 250,000 homes, or the equivalent of every household
in the city of Atlanta.
Known as the Blue PlanetTM sustainability initiative,
Republic is defining its approach to corporate social
responsibility through reduced emissions from operations, materials
management, safety, community engagement, and employee growth
opportunities. Republic collects and processes approximately 5
million tons of recyclables per year at 67 recycling centers
nationwide. To view Republic's 2015 Sustainability Report, go
to https://www.republicservices.com/sustainability.
About Mas Energy, LLC
Mas Energy develops, owns and operates energy systems around the
world, with a focus on renewable and clean energy—including wind,
landfill gas, combined heat and power, geothermal, and district
energy—as well as delivering critical energy systems in developing
countries. With more than 70 years of combined energy-development
experience, the firm's principals structure highly complex projects
and transactions that mitigate risk and drive returns for some of
the world's largest companies, investors, utilities and other
energy buyers. For more information, visit www.mas-energy.com.
About Republic Services
Republic Services, Inc. is an industry leader in U.S. recycling
and non-hazardous solid waste. Through its subsidiaries, Republic's
collection companies, recycling centers, transfer stations and
landfills focus on providing effective solutions to make proper
waste disposal effortless for its 14 million customers. We'll
handle it from here.TM, the brand's promise, lets
customers know they can count on Republic to provide a superior
experience while fostering a sustainable Blue Planet for
future generations to enjoy a cleaner, safer and healthier
world.
For more information, visit the Republic Services website at
www.republicservices.com/. "Like" Republic on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/RepublicServices and follow on Twitter
@RepublicService.
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