Cumberland Co. Solid Waste Recognized For Waste Reduction

The Cumberland County Commission on Monday recognized the county solid waste department for significant reduction in landfill waste.

The state has mandated a 25-percent per capita reduction in Class-1 waste. In the latest report, Cumberland County has reduced Class-1 landfill waste by 71-percent.

Class 1 waste is non-hazardous municipal solid waste such as household waste and commercial waste.