This is a meeting of the Waste and Materials Management Study Group.
Agenda topics for the council include DNR and legislative updates, Ridwell recycling program, AI technology installations at MRFs, an update on food waste reduction and the rechargeable batteries taskforce and more.
Join the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for Stop Food Waste Day on April 27 by helping keep food waste out of Wisconsin landfills.
Ths is a meeting of the Waste and Materials Management Study Group.
Ahead of National Battery Day on Feb. 18, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public of the dangers of throwing used batteries and electronics in the trash.
DNR staff will be gathering input on potential improvements to solid waste administrative code.
The Waste and Materials Management Study Group will meet via Zoom from 9:00 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022.
Buckets of food waste and scraps for composting. Photo Credit: DNR Food waste and scraps make up the largest part of trash in Wisconsin landfills. When food goes in the trash, so do resources, time and money.
Agenda topics for the council include DNR/legislative updates, challenges of rechargeable batteries in the waste and recycling streams, 2020 recycling and solid waste data and more.
The DNR will be hosting the fourth annual MRF Stakeholder meeting to facilitate MRF operator discussions and provide pertinent updates.