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.

Tune in your way: LandfillGroup.BuzzSprout.com/ or https://youtu.be/Dl4TqbGeFjU

Feedback isn’t criticism – it’s an opportunity for growth, but only when we’re willing to give it, receive it, and act on it.

In this episode of Trash Talk, we step away from the technical aspects of biogas to focus on something equally critical: organizational culture. Joined by the Landfill Group’s CFO, Chris Morley, and Media Architect, Blair Finn, we discuss how our company has intentionally built a workplace where feedback is expected, encouraged, and used to drive continuous improvement.

From peer-to-peer input and quarterly check-ins to celebrating small wins and fostering accountability, this conversation explores what it truly takes to build a culture of trust – and why honest, constructive feedback strengthens teams.

In this episode of Trash Talk, Mike, Dan, and Eric from the Landfill Group build on our last conversation about cold‑weather wellfield challenges and shift the focus to what matters most in landfill and RNG operations: keeping people safe. They explore how real‑time data reduces risky late‑night troubleshooting, the tools used to protect lone workers, and how gas hazards such as methane and hydrogen sulfide shape daily decision‑making. The team also highlights how safety is woven into the company’s culture—through training, stop‑work authority for every person on site, and a shared belief that everyone deserves to go home safely at the end of the day.

Through practical stories and open reflections on leadership, culture, and communication, this episode shows why safety goes far beyond checklists—it's a mindset embedded into every part of the organization.

Tune in your way: LandfillGroup.BuzzSprout.com/ or https://youtu.be/R1Zq1A4rYAc