Fat spill causes a potential environmental hazard

By Editor | October 22, 2019 |

By Jennifer Moonsong

Central Division,

General Manager,

Jobe Publishing, Inc.

Friday evening an animal fat spill at the entry/exit road of Ag Renew on Hwy 68 near Ma’s Deli had officials, including those from the EPA and State Emergency Disaster at attention, to clean up the mess.

Ag Renew, a rendering plant that turns animal waste into usable components for products such as dog food, lipstick, and other makeup, has been a source of controversy among citizens of Metcalfe County since it located here.

For more information on this evolving story, read the Edmonton Herald-News.