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SERVICES
Integrated Solid
Waste Disposal Services - Provided Through Public Management
La Crosse County provides public management of an integrated solid waste
disposal system that is provided through public/private partnerships. This
system is utilized by several counties in Wisconsin and Minnesota. The
system accepts residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional
wastes. The disposal system processes solid waste into refuse derived fuel
which is then utilized in generating electricity. The county provides
oversight of a landfill complex which includes: sanitary landfill, ash
monofill, construction and demolition landfill, clean wood waste processing,
and yard waste disposal. La Crosse County provides these services to manage
the environmental liability for disposal of these wastes for the protection
of La Crosse County. In addition, La Crosse County provides these services
to keep transportation distances and costs low, as well as to provide strong
private sector competition by having fairly priced services.
Explanation of Solid Waste Separation and Recycling Laws
In the past several years there have been many new laws requiring separation of
waste for the waste-to-energy program and for the recycling. Generally, all
waste which is not recycled and less than four feet in length and less than 100
pounds in weight is required to go to the waste-to-energy facility on French
Island. Some wastes have additional restrictions for proper disposal. In
the event you have any questions, please contact the Solid Waste Department at
608-785-9572.
Construction and
Demolition Waste Disposal
La Crosse County offers a construction and demolition landfill at a price far
below the regular sanitary landfill rate. Material that may go into the sight
are items such as roofing, wood, and ruble. Items that cannot go to the site
include things like furniture covered with material, garbage, and liter. In
addition, La Crosse County offers clean wood processing for pallets, crates, and
tree trunks at far below the construction and demolition landfill rate. In the
event you have any questions please contact the La Crosse County Solid Waste
Department at 608-785-9572.
Pallet, Crate, and Clean
Wood Processing
La Crosse County takes clean wood such as pallets (with nails), crates, and tree
trunks and processes the wood into a material used at the landfill or as mulch.
Biological
Treatment of Petroleum Impacted Soils
La Crosse County uses microbes in a prepared environment to treat petroleum
impacted soils in a location that is part of the active landfill. These soils,
after being treated and made clean, are then used as cover within the landfill.
Landscaping Mulch
La Crosse County produces a two inch wood chip for landscaping which is
available for wholesale. In the event you would like to know more about this
program please contact the La Crosse County Solid Waste Department at
608-785-9572.
Other Services
La Crosse County provides: safe and environmentally sound disposal of asbestos,
tire recycling, and collection of landfill gas for sale.
For more information, contact the La Crosse County Solid Waste Department at
608-785-9572.
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