June 9, 2011 Rotary Club of La Crosse Solid Waste Disposal System The Responsible Resource

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The La Crosse County Disposal System The Responsible Resource The Responsible Resource  Economically Stable  Environmentally Sound  Community-supported good neighbor

The La Crosse County Solid Waste Department Regional System Regional System  La Crosse, Buffalo, Trempealeau, Wabasha, Houston  Tons per year = 150,000 +/-  $’s per year = $9,000,000  10 people

Waste to Energy (WTE)  Xcel tonnage exceeded 73,000 tons  Renewable electricity for 10,000 homes 2010 Disposal System Accomplishments

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

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