Illinois landfill, Big River Resource ethanol plant in waste deal

In Illinois, Knox County Landfill said that it expects to seal a deal to accept 15-20 tons of ethanol and related byproducts from the Big River Resources ethanol plant at its landfill, generating $16,000 per month for the county.

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