Body Discovered in Recyclables at Rumpke Facility in St. Bernard

Cincinnati, OH, September 25, 2026 — A discovery was made at a Rumpke recycling facility in St. Bernard, Cincinnati, where a body was found among the collected recyclables. The incident occurred at Rumpke’s facility in St. Bernard, Cincinnati.

Details regarding the circumstances of the discovery, including the exact date and time, were not provided. The identity of the deceased and the cause of death have not been released. It is also unclear how long the body may have been within the recycling stream before being found.

Authorities were reportedly notified following the discovery. The contractor’s name, if applicable, was not provided. The specific type of recyclables among which the body was found was also not specified.

Investigations into the matter are expected to be conducted by relevant law enforcement agencies. Information about whether the facility has undergone any recent inspections, the outcomes of such inspections, or any reported code violations related to this incident is currently unavailable. The outcome of any potential investigation, including whether any fines were issued or any specific actions were taken as a result, has not been disclosed.

Rumpke is a waste management company that operates numerous facilities across several states, including recycling operations. The St. Bernard facility serves the Cincinnati area. The company has not released a statement regarding the discovery at this time, and the specific operational status of the facility following the discovery has not been detailed.

Further information is pending the results of official investigations.

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