Trash Talk
Welcome to the Trash Talk podcast by the Landfill Group! Join our team as we dive into the world of landfill gas and energy and share our passion for the industry. With a legacy built on over 30 years of experience and involvement in more than 60 projects nationwide, the Landfill Group has become a leader in the landfill gas-to-energy sector—and in each episode, we will explore what guides our work and sets us apart.
Trash Talk
RNG Development: A Municipal Perspective with Drale Short
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In this episode of Trash Talk, we sit down with Drale Short, Director of Public Works for Columbus Consolidated Government, to examine renewable natural gas (RNG) development from a municipal point of view.
Drale shares firsthand insight into the complexities of transforming a landfill into a long-term community asset, spanning regulatory processes, public trust, and long-range planning. The discussion highlights how RNG projects can generate economic value, improve environmental performance, enhance landfill safety, and help municipalities move beyond waste disposal toward more sustainable solutions.
This conversation also explores modern sanitary landfilling, methane gas collection and extraction, community education, and the essential role recycling and environmental stewardship play in the future of waste management.
Whether you work in public works, renewable energy, or are simply curious about what happens after the trash truck leaves the curb, this episode provides a practical, forward-looking view of RNG through the lens of local government.
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