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Divert, Inc. Announces Diversion & Energy Facility in Ohio

The facility is expected to prevent and process wasted food and spark local economic development by bringing 50 potential new jobs to Hamilton County

Published: Mon May 20 2024

Company Name: Divert, Inc.

Location: Harrison

Site Region: Southwest

Industry Sector: Renewable Energy

Company Profile: Divert operates 13 facilities across the U.S., capturing wasted food from retailers, food manufacturers, and other companies and transforming it into carbon-negative renewable energy. This prevents harmful methane from emitting into landfills and reduces greenhouse gas emissions.

Company Website: https://www.divertinc.com

Project Summary:

Type of Project: New Location

Jobs:

Jobs committed: 50
Jobs retained: 0
Types of jobs: Technicians, Engineers, and Drivers

Capital Investment: Nearly $100 million

Timetable: The project is under development with plans to go online in 2026

Company Need:

Divert, Inc. plans to open a wasted food to renewable energy facility processing inedible, unsold food material, producing renewable energy in the form of Renewable Natural Gas (RNG), and a nutrient-rich digestate byproduct for soil enhancement.

The facility will have a processing capacity of up to 100,000 tons of wasted food per year. Divert plans to scale to 30 facilities nationwide, with a goal of being within 100 miles of 80% of the U.S. population by 2031.

Hamilton County is an important hub for agriculture and food manufacturing, and we are eager to introduce our mission and solutions to benefit this area. Divert is grateful to have significant local support, and we are ready to get to work making a positive environmental, economic, and social impact on this community.

- Ryan Begin -

CEO and co-founder of Divert

Why Ohio?

With plans to continue scaling and expanding across the U.S., Divert selected Ohio as its next location. In Ohio, Divert can take advantage of the existing network of a long-standing manufacturing powerhouse, including a renowned innovation network, globally leading companies, and strong industry and academic organizations.

Hire dedicated, well-trained workers to support growth. Ohio’s manufacturing workforce is abundant, with over 600,000 skilled individuals—the third largest in the U.S.

Ohio’s integrated transportation infrastructure – recognized as one of the best in the U.S.- allows Ohio companies to reach customers and suppliers quickly (and cost-effectively). Lead the charge with the next generation of industry leaders and innovators—more than 13,000 engineers and engineering technicians graduate from over 50 state campuses annually.

Collaborators:

State of Ohio, JobsOhio, REDI Cincinnati, City of Harrison, Harrison Township, Hamilton County