May 12, 2008, 12:00 a.m. -

Gov. Timothy M. Kaine last week announced that Shenandoah Waste Services LLC will invest $4 million to expand its materials recycling operation in Page County, creating 60 jobs.

 

The company’s recycled materials are used as an alternative fuel source for energy production. Virginia successfully competed with Maryland, North Carolina and West Virginia for the project.

 

            “An environmental company like Shenandoah Waste Services is valuable to Virginia,” Kaine said. “The company’s services capture waste that would otherwise go to landfills, transforming the end product into an alternative energy source – a win for Virginians and the outdoors. The Commonwealth is a great fit, as Shenandoah Waste Services’ Page County location is within close proximity to its large customers and northern construction markets.”

 

            Headquartered in New Market, Virginia, and founded in 2005, Shenandoah Waste Services LLC specializes in materials recycling. The company’s recycling operation enables industrial customers to have waste-free manufacturing facilities, and helps builders and construction companies recycle scrap. The recycled material is a suitable alternative fuel for the production of energy.

 

            “Proximity to markets, a dedicated workforce and Page County’s vision for preserving the picturesque nature of their community are only some of the reasons we chose Virginia for our new location,” said Jody Salyards, owner of Shenandoah Waste Services. “The Commonwealth and Page County have demonstrated a strong commitment to the development of the infrastructure necessary for future economic growth, and we are proud to be a part of that future.”