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Energized for the Future. 2011 Annual Report. La Crosse County Annual Meeting Agenda. Mission Statement. La Crosse Disposal System Provide environmentally and economically sound solid waste services through public/private partnerships. To be your Responsible Resource. 2011
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Energized for the Future 2011 Annual Report
Mission Statement La Crosse Disposal System Provide environmentally and economically sound solid waste services through public/private partnerships. To be your Responsible Resource.
2011 Accomplishments
Green Tier WDNR Green Tier Participant What does this mean to you as our customer? • WDNR recognizes our System exhibits “superior environmental performance” • You have greater assurance that your waste is disposed of properly • Approximately 50% of the waste is diverted from the landfill
2011 Disposal System Accomplishments Waste to Energy (WTE) • Xcel tonnage exceeded 73,000 tons (74,578) • Monthly meetings/collaborative relationship • Aluminum Recovery
2011 Disposal System Accomplishments • Served 6,454 households and 391 businesses. • Disposed of over 600,000 pounds of waste. • Collecting controlled substances during special collections 4 times per year. • Collecting e-waste free from Wisconsin residents. Household Hazardous Materials Program
2011 Disposal System Accomplishments Solid Waste Department Staffing
2011 Disposal System Accomplishments Master Land Use Plan
2011 Disposal System Accomplishments Landfill Gas to Energy • Contract signed with Gundersen Lutheran – fall 2010 • Construction contract awarded in May 2011 • County operational by late 2011 • Project operational by March 2012
Environmental Stewardship and Waste Diversion 2011 Disposal System Accomplish-ments
2011 Disposal System Accomplishments Construction Activities • Processing pad expanded • Fencing and roads upgraded • Gas to Energy pipeline constructed • Horizontal gas extraction wells installed • Phasing plans followed and interim cover placement
2011 Disposal System Accomplishments Disposal Rates
2011 Solid Waste Expenses Pass-Thru
2011 Disposal System Accomplishments Financial Assurance Fully funded! It’s in the bank
Your Responsible Resource • Superior Environmental Performance • Stewardship of the Land • Regulatory compliance • Good Fiscal Management • Continuously Improving • Energized for the Future
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