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Solid Waste

 

Solid Waste

Special Wastes

Customers who generate specialized wastes must have pre-approval before bringing those wastes into the facility. Special Waste Application. For more information regarding the application process and analytical requirements for wastes, please contact Bryce Gerke or John Warnecke at 608-792-3180 or via email specialwaste@lacrossecounty.org.

Asbestos

Asbestos was a popular, but potentially dangerous material, used in insulation and fire prevention material for homes and other buildings built before the 1980s. Businesses must fill out an Asbestos Waste Shipment Record before bringing in Friable or Non-friable Asbestos. A Special Waste Application is not required for Asbestos materials (refer to the chart below for Special Waste materials). The disposal rate is $176.00/ton.  A vehicle permit is required to dispose of this material (see Pricing for permit fees).

For more information of asbestos removal please visit https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Demo/Asbestos.html

 

Types of Special Wastes Description
Ash Coal ash, wood ash, or incinerator ash
Catch Basin Wastes Sanitary Sewer Grit & Screenings, Car Wash Catch Basin Wastes, Vehicle Maintenance Catch Basin Wastes, Food Processing/ Grease Trap Wastes and Industrial Catch Basin Wastes
Contaminated Soil Soil that’s contaminated by chemicals or through industrial processes, including petroleum impacted soils.
Dredge Materials Sediment excavated or otherwise removed from the bottoms of the navigable waters
Foundry sands Foundry sands that have already been used for industrial casting projects are no longer suitable for more casting, but can be recycled and used for other things
Industrial Sludges Sludges from Wastewater treatment or industrial processes
Off-Specification Food Wastes Food or food by-products that are not suitable for consumer use
Sandblasting Sands Sands from painted and unpainted projects
Street Sweepings Materials such as sand, salt, leaves and debris removed from city streets, parking lots and sidewalks

 

 

 

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