Public Hearing on a Permanent Rule to Revise NR 157 and 500-526, related to the non-landfill management of solid waste

Start Date: 10/15/2026

End Date: 10/15/2026

Time: 1:00 p.m. - End of Agenda

Location: Virtual

Casey Krausensky, Casey.Krausensky@wisconsin.gov or 608-577-3643

This is a public hearing on a proposed rule to update the non-landfill solid waste code. This includes code that covers waste fill and landspreading locations; waste transporters; waste storage, transfer, and processing facilities; infectious and PCB waste generators and fees assessed for non-landfill solid waste facilities and infectious waste generators. Many of the rule revisions being considered reflect existing policies and practices but with additional clarification or criteria. The revisions would streamline processes by removing ambiguities that make it difficult for applicants to understand the requirements. Some of the proposed rule revisions being considered may reflect new allowances or requirements requested by stakeholders, such as a reduction in the requirements by offering general permits and reducing treatment requirements for infectious waste sharps. The proposed rule would improve the management of solid waste facilities in Wisconsin, create additional efficiencies and reflect experience and industry changes over the last 18 years. It would also include updates to fees which have not been updated since 2006.

The rule may be viewed under NRB Order number WA-14-24 on the DNR website.

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