The Wisconsin DNR searches for waste trends and solutions in landfills

Turning trash into invaluable information, the Wisconsin DNR launched a waste characterization study at Wisconsin landfills.

This past September, SCS Engineers began collecting and sorting samples of municipal solid waste at landfills across the state as part of a study aimed at better understanding what Wisconsinites are throwing in the trash.

The results of the study will provide a powerful planning tool for waste reduction and minimization efforts across the state, and when compared to prior studies conducted in 2003 and 2009, will help officials identify trends in waste and recycling.  The study will be released publicly to benefit communities and possibly businesses that are considering investing in new equipment or building a new facility that can divert waste into a profit...
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Ken Notes: This will help a great deal and might also lead to cost effective remediation. I believe public private partnerships will serve us much better than pointing fingers...