Rumpke Sanitary Landfill, Inc. v. Colerain Township

{¶ 1} In this appeal, we decide whether a private sanitary landfill is a public utility that is exempt from township zoning regulations pursuant to R.C. 519.211. For the reasons set forth below, we hold that a private sanitary landfill is not a public utility and is therefore subject to township zoning regulations. Accordingly, we reverse the judgment of the court of appeals and remand the cause to the trial court for trial.

Background

{¶ 2} Appellant Colerain Township is a governmental entity in Hamilton County, Ohio, with all the rights, privileges, and duties imposed upon it by R.C. Title 5.…