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The Rumpke Recycling & Resource Center
1190 Joyce Ave, Columbus, OH 43219
4.7
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About The Rumpke Recycling & Resource Center
The Rumpke Recycling & Resource Center in Columbus, OH, is a large and technologically advanced facility specializing in food waste recycling for restaurants and other commercial clients. Serving Columbus and surrounding areas, the center processes up to 250,000 tons annually with capabilities including hydraulic lift unloading and advanced sorting technologies like optical scanners and AI. Rumpke supports a circular economy by supplying recycled materials to manufacturers within a 250-mile radius. The facility also features an education center developed with COSI and Ohio State University, offering interactive exhibits and tours.
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