Waste
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Litter Cleanup
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Litter attracts litter! Make a difference in our community and forest by joining DNR staff and the Friends of Havenwoods in a mid-summer litter cleanup effort.
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Reducing Food Waste - Business and Communities
Reducing food waste can offer lower disposal costs, improved efficiency and enhanced brand image. For farmers, businesses and institutions, the financial incentive to reduce food waste may also include tax incentives for donating wholesome, unsold…
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Understanding Sustainable Management of Food
The DNR's 2020-2021 Statewide Waste Characterization Study found that wasted food and food scraps made up 20% of trash going to Wisconsin landfills. This amounts to approximately 854,000 tons annually, or 294 pounds per person, in Wisconsin during…
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Organics
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources' (DNR) 2020-2021 Statewide Waste Characterization Study found that organics such as wasted food, food scraps and yard waste make up about 30% of the waste stream going to landfills in Wisconsin. Organic…
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Waste And Materials Management Study Group
The group will discuss Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) process efficiency ideas, organics management updates and rulemaking updates.
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DNR Encourages Residents To Reduce Food Waste
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages residents to celebrate Food Waste Prevention Week, April 7-13, by using simple tips to keep food waste out of Wisconsin landfills while saving money.
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WPL Columbia Landfill Dredge Disposal Public Meeting
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to s. 289.54, Wis. Stats., a public meeting to discuss disposal of dredged material at the Wisconsin Power and Light (WPL) Columbia Energy Center Dry Ash Landfill will be held by the Department of Natural Resources…
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Preliminary Public Hearing On A Statement Of Scope SS 112-24 (WA-14-24)
This is a preliminary public hearing on Statement of Scope SS 112-24 (Board Order WA-14-24), which affects chs. NR 157 and 500 to 526, relating to non-landfill solid waste management.
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Joint public hearing on emergency rule WA-07-24(E) and permanent rule WA-08-24 to revise ch. NR 520, relating to an alternative method for a municipality to establish proof of financial responsibility required for a solid waste disposal facility
This is a joint public hearing on emergency rule WA-07-24(E) and permanent rule WA-08-24 to revise ch. NR 520, relating to an alternative method for a municipality to establish proof of financial responsibility required for a solid waste disposal…
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Reduce, Reuse And Recycle Waste This Holiday Season
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering tips to help families save money, reduce waste and keep recycling and trash workers safe during upcoming holidays.