A Study of the Future of Solid Waste Management: A Report to

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the Wisconsin Legislature

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University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

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Table of Contents

Executive Summary

1. Introduction 1

1.1. Legislative Charge 1

1.2. Definition of Terms 1

1.3. Study Process 2

1.4. Revised Approach to the Study 4

2. Wisconsin’s Solid Waste Management System 4

2.1. System Characteristics and Infrastructure 5

2.2. Recycling and Composting 6

2.3. Landfill Disposal and Waste to Energy 8

2.4. Landfill Capacity, Ownership and Design 9

2.5. Trends in Industrial Wastes and Special Materials 10

3. Assessment and Options for Improvement 11

3.1. Assessment of Wisconsin's Solid Waste Management System 11

3.2. Assessment of Local Recycling Programs 14

3.2.1. Factors that Influence Variations in Recycling Programs 14

3.2.2. Recycling Program Costs 16

3.2.3. Cost-Effectiveness of Recycling Programs 18

3.2.4. Recycling Costs Compared with Disposal 20

3.2.5. City of Kenosha Case Study 20

3.2.6. Sauk and Jefferson Counties' Strategic Solid Waste Planning 21

3.2.7. Comparison with National Data 22

3.3. Conclusions 23

3.4. Assessment of the State Level Recycling Program 24

3.4.1. Resource Conservation and Pollution Prevention 24

3.4.2. Employment and Sales in the Recycling Industry 25

3.4.3. Conclusions 25

3.5. Options for Improving Efficiency and Effectiveness 26

3.5.1. Encourage Strategic Solid Waste Planning by Local Governments 26

3.5.2. Encourage Cooperation Among Local Governments 26

3.5.3. Increase Education 27

3.5.4. Manage Solid Waste and Recycling Together 28

3.5.5. Review Landfill Bans on Materials 28

4. Next Steps for DNR and UW-Extension 29

5. Recommendations for Legislative Consideration 30

6. Conclusion 31

7. Appendices 1

8. References 58