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Embracing Change

Embracing Change. 2010 Annual Report. La Crosse County Annual Meeting Agenda. 8:00 – 8:55 Continental Breakfast & Registration 8:55 – 9:00 Welcome 9:00 – 9:30 La Crosse Disposal System Year in Review Henry A. Koch, P.E., La Crosse County Solid Waste Director

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Embracing Change

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  1. Embracing Change 2010 Annual Report

  2. La Crosse County Annual Meeting Agenda 8:00 – 8:55 Continental Breakfast & Registration 8:55 – 9:00 Welcome 9:00 – 9:30 La Crosse Disposal System Year in Review Henry A. Koch, P.E., La Crosse County Solid Waste Director 9:30-10:00 Christine M. Ball, Xcel Energy, Regulatory Compliance Analyst 10:00-10:15 Break 10:15-11:00 The Future of Recycling, Martin Seaman, RRS, Inc.; John Katers, SEH/UW-Green Bay 11:00-12:00 Roundtable Discussion

  3. Mission Statement La Crosse Disposal System A publicly managed, integrated Solid waste disposal system Provided through public/private partnerships, And committed to a responsible And sustainable approach To solid waste management.

  4. How? • Regional cooperation • Long-term view of decisions • Achieve sustainability • Continuous improvement • Communication

  5. 2010 Accomplishments

  6. 2010 Disposal System Accomplishments

  7. 2010 Disposal System Accomplishments • Served 6,398 households and 524 businesses. • Disposed of over 550,000 pounds of waste. • Collecting controlled substances during special collections 4 times per year. • Wisconsin banned landfilling e-waste 9/1/11. E-waste collection increased 40% after ban. Household Hazardous Materials Program

  8. 2010 Disposal System Accomplishments Waste to Energy (WTE) • Aluminum Recovery • Xcel tonnage exceeded 73,000 tons • Monthly meetings/collaborative relationship

  9. 2010 Disposal System Accomplishments Solid Waste Department Staffing

  10. 2010 Disposal System Accomplishments Construction Activities • Phase 1 of new processing pad completed • 20 acres of land were restored • Fencing and roads upgraded

  11. 2010 Disposal System Accomplishments Regional Collaboration • Policy Board Meetings • 2009 Annual Meeting

  12. 2010 Disposal System Accomplishments Landfill Master Land Use Plan

  13. 2010 Disposal System Accomplishments Landfill Gas to Energy • Contract signed with Gundersen Lutheran – fall 2010 • Construction contract to be awarded in May • County operational by end of August • Project operational by end of November

  14. Environmental Stewardship – The La Crosse Disposal System operated four programs in 2010 material to beneficial reuse programs.

  15. What is our Biggest Challenge for 2011 and Beyond?

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