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John Holsten, plant superintendent of the energy-conversion plant located in Harrisonburg, confirmed December 18 that the plant does accept household refuse for “free.” Such refuse could include tin cans, even bricks, he said.
He added, however, that the plant at presenj is “not large enough” to handle the trash of other counties on a year-round basis.
Mr. Holstein explained that the plant exists primarily to generate steam for James Madison University. When the steam, which is used for heat, isn’t needed, which happens during the summer months, Mr. Holsten said he turns back trash coming in from parts of Rockingham County outside of Harrisonburg. When he turns back trash, other parts of Rockingham County revert to using their own landfill.
Mr. Holsten said there presently are no plans to expand the plant, although he maintained the plant has operated at peak efficiency and would be a good prospect for expansion. Expansion would not be in the area of steam heat, however, but in the area of electrical generators that could be powered by steam. To date, the City of Harri(Continued
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