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    Solid waste inspection and application forms

    This page provides inspection forms used by DNR solid waste staff when doing inspections of Wisconsin facilities. It also provides application forms for solid waste-related facilities and exemptions. Inspection forms Inspection forms…

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    PCB disposal and incineration facilities

    In accordance with s. NR 157.07(5)(a), Wis. Adm. Code, the Department of Natural Resources is required to maintain a current listing of incinerators and secured landfills approved for disposal of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) or products…

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    Solid waste rules and statutes

    Wisconsin's legislature creates and revises the Wisconsin Statutes (Wis. Stats.), while state agencies such as the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) create and revise the rules required and authorized by those statutes. These agency rules…

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    Financial responsibility forms for waste management facilities

    All owner financial responsibility forms and official correspondence must include the appropriate signatures and be mailed to the following address.For USPS:WI Dept of Natural ResourcesDustin Sholly – WA/5PO Box 7921Madison, WI 53707-7921For any…

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    Regional licensing, reporting and compliance specialists

    To find information formerly in SHWIMS on the Web, email the appropriate regional specialist below to request specific data. SHWIMS on the Web contained outdated information and is no longer supported as data systems migrate to more modern and…

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    Hazardous waste definitions

    The hazardous waste program has its own unique terminology, which can be confusing. We are supplying common terms and definitions used in the discussion of hazardous waste. Many of the terms listed here are defined in Wisconsin Administrative Code.…

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    Wisconsin Recycling and Solid Waste Studies and Reports

    Since Wisconsin's recycling law took effect in the mid-1990s, the DNR has used annual reports and surveys to monitor the progress and success of Wisconsin's recycling efforts. These reports and surveys come from local government responsible unit…

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    Wisconsin's waste reduction and recycling law

    The solid waste reduction, recovery and recycling law was enacted to promote the development of waste management structures and encourage reduction, reuse and recycling of Wisconsin’s solid waste. When the law passed in 1990, only about 17 percent…

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    Storm Damage to Forests

    Managing storm damaged woods [PDF] (adapted by William Klase, UWEX Educator). Help from professional foresters Here are a few tips to consider when dealing with independent contractors.

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    Storm Damage to Forests

    The threat of wildfire is very real in Wisconsin. Many acres of dead and dying trees, brush and other vegetation make this threat even greater. While you work to remove the storm-damaged debris on your property, take time to guard against the…

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